Community Health Worker
About The Position
Key Responsibilities: Keep accurate, updated, organized records after every patient visit to ensure that there are no undocumented breaks between treatments or visits Answer questions about benefits available to individuals or refer them to the correct organization to get help Discuss benefits like child care, food stamps, housekeeping, sanitation and money management to determine needs versus wants Review and submit reports requested by the Social Services Coordinator or Case Managers Interview family members or individuals to obtain a complete family history to more closely determine which services are appropriate and needed Assist with sliding fee applications Assist with patient assistant applications Assist with clerical needs, as requested. Complete transportation and home visits, as requested Regular and punctual attendance in office during business hours
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge about any of the following areas of social services: marriage, speech, sociology, personal health, human biology or casework methods
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of flexibility and willingness to help with the daily tasks
Nice To Haves
- Experience in some type of customer service role
Responsibilities
- Keep accurate, updated, organized records after every patient visit to ensure that there are no undocumented breaks between treatments or visits
- Answer questions about benefits available to individuals or refer them to the correct organization to get help
- Discuss benefits like child care, food stamps, housekeeping, sanitation and money management to determine needs versus wants
- Review and submit reports requested by the Social Services Coordinator or Case Managers
- Interview family members or individuals to obtain a complete family history to more closely determine which services are appropriate and needed
- Assist with sliding fee applications
- Assist with patient assistant applications
- Assist with clerical needs, as requested.
- Complete transportation and home visits, as requested
- Regular and punctual attendance in office during business hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
