Community Health Worker-Clinical

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker-Clinical strengthens connections between patients, healthcare teams, and social service systems by providing hands-on support to people managing chronic conditions. Working primarily in a clinic environment, the role engages patients in disease-specific programs through education, coaching, and care coordination. The worker also identifies eligible individuals and helps enroll them in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services for conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and maternal health.

The role involves regular face-to-face interaction with patients and care teams through clinic huddles, outreach, and coordination activities. It also includes close collaboration with clinical staff to track progress toward care goals and occasional home visits to assess barriers to care, reinforce self-management skills, and support effective use of remote monitoring equipment. By connecting clinical care with community resources, the position supports patient engagement, reduces obstacles to care, and helps improve health outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Obtain Community Health Worker certification within one year of hire, in accordance with state and organizational standards.
• Ongoing continuing education may be required to maintain certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical, community, and social resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to individuals managing chronic conditions.
• Engage patients in disease-specific programs through education, coaching, and care coordination.
• Identify eligible individuals and facilitate enrollment in Remote Patient Monitoring services for targeted health needs, including hypertension, obesity, and maternal health.
• Maintain face-to-face interaction with patients and care teams through clinic huddles, outreach, and coordination activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to track progress toward care goals.
• Conduct occasional home visits to assess barriers to care, reinforce self-management skills, and ensure effective use of remote monitoring equipment.
• Connect clinical care with community resources to support patient engagement, reduce obstacles to care, and improve health outcomes.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness programs, with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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