Community Health Worker, Day Shift, Care Navigation
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Care Navigator Community Health Worker to support its mission of providing physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role coordinates care for an assigned caseload and connects patients with health and social services, appointments, and transportation resources. It includes follow-up by phone and in person, including home visits and visits to other settings where patients can be found. Home visits include checking that patients have what they need to recover safely, conducting safety checks such as identifying fall risks, and preparing them for provider follow-up appointments. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role follows the company holiday calendar. The listed pay range is $56,160 to $85,280.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in health education, health promotion, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience working in a community-based setting, with knowledge of local resources and system navigation.
- Licensed driver able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain automobile insurance.
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care with patients, families, and ancillary or community services to promote quality and cost-efficient care for an assigned caseload.
- Assist patients with enrollment in, or referrals to, health and social service programs.
- Help patients schedule medical appointments and connect with transportation resources.
- Follow up with patients by phone, through home visits, and at other settings where patients can be found.
- Conduct home visits to confirm patients have what they need to recover safely at home, perform safety checks such as identifying fall risks, and prepare patients for provider follow-up appointments.
Benefits
- Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free employee parking
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available
- Paid time off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
