Community Health Worker FT, Day

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

155d

About The Position

Work in the neighborhoods where patients reside connecting and linking patients and their families to resources and the care they need. Serves as a member of the care model team enabling population health in the community by building trust and vital relationships with residents of assigned medical neighborhood.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned.
• One (1) year of community involvement preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may require that incumbents be bi-lingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic partnerships in the community to support community outreach and referrals.
• Establishes peer-to-peer relationship in order to function as a link between the community and the health system.
• Provides guidance and support for patients through home visits and support of care coordination programs.
• Conducts home visits to Community Health Worker (CHW) clients.
• Assists individuals within their community in managing their own health including promoting compliance with appointments, screenings, treatment and medications.
• Assists patients in navigating the health care system.
• Facilitates assistance or interventions for patients between care visits.
• Advocate for patients by staying current of community resources.
• Provides resources to patients to improve their health knowledge and self-sufficiency.
• Helps patients understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and clinical care team.
• Reports back to their clinical liaison on encounters and the results of such encounters.
• Coordinates meetings for CHW's to communicate and share best practices.
• Coordinates meetings with clinical liaison.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees