Community Health Worker Advocate
About The Position
The Community Health Care Advocate (CHA) is an integral member of the care team at our FPN Munster OB/GYN office helping to bridge the gap between health care providers, community services providers, and individuals in the community. You will assist with care plan implementation, help develop care management strategies, and work with team members to provide linkages for various health and social needs of patients to reduce disparities, improve health status, and community health through outreach and health education. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Medical Assisting experience in an OB outpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Schedule medical appointments and transportation, conducting reminder/confirmation phone calls, and completing referrals to any additional services.
- Coordinate with health care providers to report on patient progress and conference, if intervention needs to be modified or discontinued.
- Work with community agencies, social workers, health educators, peer navigators, and health care providers to link patients to needed preventative health services, to prevent illness, improve skills for self-management of chronic conditions, and promote healthy lifestyle behavior change.
- Accompany patient to appointment as needed; may be virtually; assist patient navigating the medical system.
- Play a consistent and active role in identifying project inefficiencies and finding collaborative solutions to the problems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
