Community Health Worker Women's Health Home Visit
About The Position
PrimaryOne Health is dedicated to improving quality of life through providing access to the highest possible quality healthcare. Come find your next professional home at PrimaryOne Health! WHO WE ARE PrimaryOne Health's commitment to high-quality service, personal patient care, and access to state-of-the-art technology enables us to remain the fastest growing urban health center in Central Ohio. Our patients have access to primary healthcare, dental and vision services, nutrition planning, diabetes education, and other specialty medical services for the entire family within their own neighborhood. PrimaryOne Health is dedicated to improving quality of life through providing access to the highest possible quality healthcare. WORK FOR US! PrimaryOne Health is currently seeking a Women's Community Health Worker for our East Main St. health center.
Requirements
- Community Health Worker certification by the Ohio Board of Nursing or willingness to complete Community Health Worker certification within 6 months of hire.
- 1-3 years of related professional experience with social service agency, community-based program, or health-related institution.
- Experience working and/or volunteering with children and/or families required.
- Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
- Strong knowledge of health disparities and maternal/infant health issues.
- Knowledge of some OB/GYN medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working with diverse community groups.
Responsibilities
- Addresses identified patient and family SDH needs and improves patient/family's access to community resources.
- In collaboration with clinical staff, links patients/families to essential support services including housing, nutrition assistance, utilities, transportation, and other needs as identified by the patient/family and clinic team.
- Assists in conducting follow-up calls to patients and families to confirm linkage with identified community resources and/or services, assesses potential barriers, and aids in navigating resources and services. May accompany patients and families to social service appointments.
- Follow-up with clients by letter, phone call/text, or home visit on missed appointments or referral.
- Provides appropriate documentation of patient and family interactions in EHR in a timely manner.
- Develops an expertise in making referrals to housing resources, food pantries, utility companies, government agencies, treatment facilities and other internal and external resources, including understanding programs' eligibility criteria, intake process, etc.
- Assists clinical staff, supervisor, and organizational partners in the decision-making process for improving linkage of patients/families with community resources.
- Collects and report data on program activities.
- Reviews and recommends potential resources that are culturally sensitive to the targeted community.
- Remains informed of trends, developments, as well as state-of-the-art prevention efforts and strategies, and general information regarding the targeted community.
Benefits
- PrimaryOne Health offers competitive wages and an extremely attractive benefits package, including generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/STD/LTD/Life, Tuition Reimbursement, paid Professional Development / Professional Education, and company contribution to retirement plan.
- Other perks, such as discount programs, EAP, and worksite wellness are also available.
- Most benefits are available on the first of the month following date of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
