Community Health Worker

2+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification.

Community Health Worker Certification is required for positions located or serving in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA.

Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes.

Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.

Good communication skills.

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

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Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.

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Medical,

The role of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to create connections between diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations to health and social service systems.

Building trust and promoting encouragement are two of this role’s key objectives. This role assists the patient in accessing community services for their specific needs. The Community Health Worker also supports medical providers and the management team by creating community outreach programs and activities. These outreach programs are designed to promote, maintain, and improve the health of the patients and their family they serve. This position reports to Clinical Leader.

The Day to Day

Serves as a liaison between multiple service providers and assists with enrollment in services and community resources by delivering culturally competent care.

Completes applications for resources, paperwork for provider visits, and additional administrative support activities.

Follows up and tracks referrals and outcomes for pharmacy, durable medical equipment (DME), and home care.