Community Health Worker - Days

Geisinger•Pittston, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs, acting as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system. This role also involves orienting and assessing new Community Health Workers, providing regular assessment of their proficiency during the orientation period to support their training and development. The position is accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Geisinger, founded over 100 years ago, is a healthcare system serving over 1 million people, including nine hospital campuses, a health plan, research centers, and a medical school. The organization emphasizes collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality, and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
Basic Life Support Certification
Valid Driver's License
Clerical skills
Communication skills
Flexibility
Group Problem Solving skills
Multitasking skills

Responsibilities

Orients and assesses new Community Health Workers.
Provides regular assessment of the level of proficiency demonstrated by staff during the orientation period in order to support decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met.
Assists in the identification and outreach of medically complex patients.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the care plan.
Engages patients by way of phone call, home visit, hospital visit, and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed.
Completes vital signs.
Identifies gaps in care and connects members with resources.
Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers.
Performs disease specific education.
Conducts Medication Review to ensure medication adherence.
Conducts safety evaluations in patients home.
Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care.
Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conference in order to maximize the treatment plan.
Provides reinforcement of the treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker and is available for consultation and case review as needed.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners