Job Summary
The Community Health Worker is essential in facilitating outreach initiatives, engaging patients, and delivering education and advocacy to enhance healthcare accessibility. This role involves overseeing patient follow-ups, coordinating comprehensive treatment plans, and meticulously documenting services while working in conjunction with the population health team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach efforts to identify and engage potential patients.
- Recruit patients for various health initiatives and programs.
- Provide education on health-related topics to the community.
- Advocate for patients to improve access to healthcare services.
- Manage follow-up activities to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Coordinate and develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
- Document all services rendered and interactions with patients accurately.
- Collaborate effectively with the population health team to promote community health goals.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- At least two years of relevant experience in a healthcare or community service setting.
- Proficiency in a second language is necessary for effective communication.
- The Community Health Worker certificate must be obtained within the first year of employment.
