Community Health Worker
Core
Act as a bridge between patients, community, and medical systems to remove barriers and increase wellness across all life domains.
Role type
Community Health Worker (non-clinical liaison)
Builds
Patient care plans and connections to social resources
Domain
Healthcare + Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
patient advocacy, care coordination, resource navigation, health education, application assistance, goal setting, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, time management
Preferred skills
bilingual communication, multidisciplinary team experience, community resource knowledge, EHR utilization, problem-solving
Technologies
Windows, GSuite, Microsoft, electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Establish relationships with patients and community organizations; manage patient referrals and action plans; facilitate communication among patients, families, and providers; connect patients to resources for housing, transportation, and food; assist with benefit applications; deliver culturally appropriate health education; accompany patients to appointments; document interactions in EMR.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level