Community Health Worker/Pharmacy Technician

Region VII Area Agency on Aging•Saginaw, MI

14h

About The Position

Community Health Worker Region VII Area Agency on Aging is accepting applications for a highly motivated Community Health Worker. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non-profit organization based in Bay City, MI. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age. Purpose of the position Using a care transition model, work with patients being discharged or referred from hospitals or health plans to reduce the chance of re-admission. Focus is placed on coaching and empowering patients to take an active role in their post-discharge recovery and/or healthcare. Effectively educates and links patient and providers to available community-based resources by coordinating with Area Agency on Aging staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required with experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to patients.
Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred.
Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships with staff, clients, and other organizations.
Understand the community served - community connectedness.
Have good communication, interpersonal and group processing skills.
Must be accurate, conscientious and flexible with attention to detail and is proficient with computers.
Accepts direction, is well organized, and has the ability to meet deadlines.
This position is subject to the rules/regulations of the hospital and standards which at a minimum include: annual tuberculosis test, flu vaccinations, and vaccinations (or proof of immunity) for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and potentially others as required.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
Desirable experience includes: customer service, patient/peer coaching, medical patient interaction, community relations, outreach, data entry, public speaking, and non-profits.

Responsibilities

Work with patients being discharged or referred from hospitals or health plans to reduce the chance of re-admission.
Coach and empower patients to take an active role in their post-discharge recovery and/or healthcare.
Effectively educates and links patient and providers to available community-based resources by coordinating with Area Agency on Aging staff.