Community Health Worker, Columbus OH (Field Based)
About The Position
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Note: This role requires a candidate to reside in Columbus, Ohio in order to conduct face-to-face visits with members in local hospitals and at home. The role is field-based and requires travel. The Goal of the program is to remove barriers that our members face due to Social Determinants of Health issues, access to care and how to access needed services for their health care needs. Community Health Care Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the healthcare system (providers) through in-person outreach in-patient and in-home. By providing these services, CHW’s help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties to become more acculturated with each other. This position is part of our initiative in addressing members needs who are most vulnerable and at risk of Hospital Readmissions.
Requirements
- Must reside in Columbus Ohio Area
- Must have reliable transportation
- 2 years experience providing community health care services; in community/outpatient setting preferred.
- Proficiency with technology
Nice To Haves
- Experience in serving Medicare Populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of resources within Columbus, Ohio and vicinity
- Experience with home health visits
Responsibilities
- Serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the healthcare system (providers) through in-person outreach in-patient and in-home.
- Help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes.
- Improve relationships with healthcare providers.
- Help both parties to become more acculturated with each other.
- Address the needs of members who are most vulnerable and at risk of Hospital Readmissions.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- retirement savings options
- wellness programs
- other resources, based on eligibility
- CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
