COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKER (3016)

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES•Fredericksburg, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Community Healthcare Worker position is based in Fredericksburg, VA, within a high-volume practice that offers a rewarding, team-oriented work environment. The role primarily involves advocating for clients and the community, identifying and addressing health inequities, and connecting patients and families with essential social services and community resources. Key responsibilities include conducting client meetings in their homes and at community events, providing general wellness education, and transporting clients to health-related appointments. The position also requires diligent documentation in an electronic medical record system, assisting with appointment follow-up and scheduling, and maintaining necessary reports and data records.

Requirements

Valid High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work independently
Maintain confidentiality
Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of community resources and experience with high-risk populations
Ability to work collaboratively with the community, patients, families and other members of health care teams
Valid Driver's License and ability to own insured vehicle
Familiarity of basic computer skills, word processing, and data entry
Experience with basic office skills such as filing, scheduling, and customer service
Ability to obtain BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain state CHW certification

Responsibilities

Advocate for your client and community
Identify and help address health inequities and barriers to good healthcare
Meet with clients in their homes and at community events
Provide social service referrals
Provide general wellness education
Transport clients to health-related appointments
Connect patients and families with community resources
Follow up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral
Document in the electronic medical records
Assists with follow up and scheduling of appointments as needed
Completes necessary reports and maintains records of data as required
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more
Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinicalWorks (eCW)
License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year
Vacation time available after 90 days of employment

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