Community Health Worker - Quality

Greater Portland Health • South Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) – Quality I will assist in the overall goal of increasing patient connections to services for: preventative cancer screenings, chronic diseases, and mental health, medical, oral health services provided at Greater Portland Health. The CHW – Quality I should approach work with empathy and understanding and provide appropriate navigation to connect patients to cancer screenings.

Requirements

• Level 3 English required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Valid Maine Driver's License (we will conduct a review of your driving history)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health records desired

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate navigation to connect patients to cancer screenings.
• Drive the mobile medical unit and its team into the community.

Benefits

• Organization-wide incentive bonus of up to 5% of annual base salary
• Competitive compensation with shift differentials for some positions
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Employer – Employee shared)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HealthCare Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability
• 403(b) employer match up to 3%
• Generous PTO package, including paid personal days and holidays
• Paid day to volunteer for your favorite cause
• Non-CME training reimbursement up to $300 for full-time (32 hour) employees
• Tuition assistance up to $1,500 for full-time (32 hour) employees
• Bereavement and Military Leave
• Gym reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED