Community Health Worker

Community Health Service Inc. • Moorhead, MN

24d • Onsite

About The Position

In a Community Health Worker role at CHSI, you will be responsible for providing assistance to patients in the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. This will include working with community stakeholders and local and state organizations. Patient confidentiality and knowledge of HIPPA rules is a priority. This position requires a self-starter that needs very little input to accomplish their work in providing services for our patients.

Requirements

• Certified Traditional Health Worker or Community Health Worker
• Knowledge of HIPPA privacy rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm for working as a member of a team in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with co-workers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and must have the ability to travel as required.
• Intermediate level computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Windows, Explorer, Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-profit health care setting preferred.
• Experience in Non-profit preferred: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with the MNsure application. Track and follow-up through completion.
• Assist patients to find transportation options to receive services.
• Learn and become familiar with what community partners are available for our patients (food, basic needs, transportation, and insurance).
• Assists patients with resolution of issues-navigating governmental departments, etc.
• Assists medical staff in researching options for the patients (other than medical referrals and medications).
• Assist with bringing new resources to the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Days Off (PDO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Loan Reimbursement Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed