Care Manager/Community Health Worker

Shannon Medical Center • San Angelo, TX

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About The Position

The Care Manager/Community Health Worker (CHW) supports the development of patient-centered, team-based care. S/he will support Shannon as a health care system (clinic and hospital departments as needed). Care Manager/CHW(s) are expected to help team members ensure patients are receiving support and resources within the community & reduce client barriers to health care and needed community resources and services. Facilitate communication and coordination between community resources/services, community partners, and healthcare providers. Maintain knowledge and understanding of available community resources, services, and programs. A few examples include the following: social determinates of health, educating patients on topics related to chronic disease prevention, suicide prevention, end of life planning, physical activity/nutrition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2 years of customer service in a health-related field preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Community Health Worker certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within ninety (90) days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health-related field.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of patient-centered, team-based care.
• Help team members ensure patients are receiving support and resources within the community.
• Reduce client barriers to health care and needed community resources and services.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between community resources/services, community partners, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of available community resources, services, and programs.
• Educate patients on topics related to chronic disease prevention, suicide prevention, end of life planning, physical activity/nutrition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED