Community Health Worker
About The Position
Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients in order to determine practical plans for eliminating barriers to care and increasing self-efficacy to manage chronic conditions. Assists other health care professionals in providing health care and treatment. Connects patients to resources and services such as transportation, health insurance coverage, prescription assistance, SSI, Black Lung benefits, SNAP benefits, etc. and acts as an advocate on their behalf. Provides navigation services, including going with patients to social service and medical appointments, if needed. Makes home visits to patients with chronic disease. Assists patients in filling out medical forms. Maintains records on all cases regarding visits, interviews, referrals, follow-ups and other actions. Collects and records data and prepares required reports. Serves as link between BSHC and other service agencies; Attends meetings and conferences and coordinates activities with these agencies. Participates in training opportunities. Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills required
- Previous experience communicating with the public
- Ability and desire to work with others
- Demonstrates a concern for the health and social needs of patients
- Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients.
- Assists other health care professionals in providing health care and treatment.
- Connects patients to resources and services such as transportation, health insurance coverage, prescription assistance, SSI, Black Lung benefits, SNAP benefits, etc.
- Acts as an advocate for patients.
- Provides navigation services, including accompanying patients to social service and medical appointments.
- Makes home visits to patients with chronic disease.
- Assists patients in filling out medical forms.
- Maintains records on all cases regarding visits, interviews, referrals, follow-ups and other actions.
- Collects and records data and prepares required reports.
- Serves as a link between BSHC and other service agencies.
- Attends meetings and conferences and coordinates activities with other agencies.
- Participates in training opportunities.
- Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
- Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
