Community Health Worker

Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Torrance, CA

16d • $24

About The Position

The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings. CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health. Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services

Requirements

• Drivers License
• Auto Insurance
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings
• Provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health
• Provide screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care
• Follow up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps
• Build relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps
• Build relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions
• Follow up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred
• Fully understand and be able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs
• Understand and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees