Community Health Worker I - Full Time - Mercy STL
Core
Front-line public health professional serving as a trusted liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to facilitate access to care and improve health outcomes.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient support and resource navigation within a virtual outpatient setting
Domain
Public health / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Patient advocacy, resource navigation, healthcare system navigation, application assistance, caseload management, EMR documentation, community resource coordination
Preferred skills
Additional language proficiency, experience with community-based organizations, healthcare navigation, social services, patient advocacy
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Guide patients through healthcare and human service systems, complete HRSN screenings, connect patients with community resources, document patient interactions in EMR, manage assigned caseload via phone and messaging platforms
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior