Community Health Worker, Lake County, IL (Field)
Core
Bridge between community members and the healthcare system through outreach, education, and support in non-traditional settings like homes.
Role type
Field-based Community Health Worker
Builds
Better health outcomes and relationships for Aetna members and their providers
Domain
Healthcare / Community Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Community outreach, home visits, Medicaid population service, knowledge of community resources, medical information communication, cultural competency, time management, organizational skills
Preferred skills
Community Health Worker Certification, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, HIPAA, Motivational Interviewing, Electronic Health Records proficiency
Technologies
Excel, Electronic Health Records
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach and education to members, visit patients in homes, communicate medical info to providers, coordinate care for complex patients, travel to multiple locations
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC