Mercy Health - Springfield, OH

posted 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Springfield, OH
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The AmeriCorps Service Member position at Mercy Serves is a temporary, part-time role focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered support in Mercy Health Facilities across Southwest and Springfield, Ohio. Members will work alongside healthcare professionals to improve patient access to culturally competent care and community resources, while also engaging in personal and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct screenings for substance use disorder and social determinants of health.
  • Provide education and referrals to community-based resources and treatment for patients.
  • Provide linkages to healthcare and social service resources.
  • Follow up with patients to continue providing support and reducing barriers to care after discharge.
  • Collect data from patient encounters and maintain accurate databases for reporting and compliance activities.
  • Attend personal and professional development sessions, including team retreats and conferences.
  • Participate in mandatory team meetings and AmeriCorps conferences to share experiences and successes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of service experience, including hours served and training received.
  • Organize and participate in volunteer and civic engagement opportunities.
  • Represent the service-oriented values of the Mercy Health ministry and the Mercy Serves program.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED with additional career experience.
  • Proven interpersonal skills working with a diverse population.
  • Strong analytical, professionalism, critical thinking, and stress management skills.
  • Experience with data collection and database management.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Experience working in team environments and on collaborative projects.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Pre-Med, or similar).
  • Community Health Worker certificate.
  • Interest in careers in healthcare, population and community health, addiction and mental health services, and/or social justice.

Benefits

  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Prescription drug insurance
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