Community Health Worker, Social Services, Baptist North
About The Position
Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Worker to join its care coordination team at its Downtown Jacksonville location. This is a full-time, day-shift opportunity focused on improving patient outcomes and strengthening community health. Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care, caring for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider for over 30 years. It is Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system, providing a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Its centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of healthcare experience
- High School Diploma
Responsibilities
- Serve as a bridge between healthcare providers, community service organizations, and patients to improve care coordination and access.
- Build trusted relationships within the community by understanding patients’ cultural, social, economic, and language needs.
- Support patients within a primary care medical home model, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provide health education and guidance for managing chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, and COPD.
- Help reduce health disparities and improve overall quality of life for the populations served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
