Asthma Community Health Worker (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Asthma Community Health Worker (ACHW) will support comprehensive asthma self-management and education services. The ACHW will conduct outreach, home visits, and provide preventive and education services to individuals in the Bronx community impacted by Asthma and/or dually diagnosed chronic conditions that include Asthma. This role is crucial in addressing the high rates of asthma hospitalization and emergency department visits in the Bronx.
Requirements
- High School/GED required with 2 years of related work experience in community health, health education, outreach, home visits, etc.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to relate well to a diverse patient population, health care providers, clinic support staff, and peers.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Associates/Bachelors Degree is preferred.
- Previous experience with Electronic Health Records is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Identifies high risk patients and recruits and schedules them for home-based or clinic-based services.
- Conducts home visits and/or clinic-based visits in accordance with NAEPP guidelines, ASME toolbox, and environmental assessments.
- Develops an individualized Asthma Action Plan with each patient.
- Demonstrates medication use and adherence to patients including "teach backs" to demonstrate understanding.
- Attends meetings, team conferences, trainings, and participates in QI/QA initiatives.
- Identifies high risk patients using Electronic Medical Record and utilization data to identify patients who may benefit from this service.
- Conducts outreach in communities with high asthma burden and refers them to NAEPP guidelines.
Benefits
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- Discount pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
