Mobile Community Health Worker

Fourth Street Clinic•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fourth Street Clinic is seeking a Mobile Community Health Worker (CHW) to join their Outreach Department. This role is crucial for supporting mobile clinic operations and patient care in the field, aiming to enhance access to health and social services, reduce barriers to care, and foster trusting relationships with patients. The CHW will collaborate with the mobile clinic supervisor, medical providers, outreach teams, and community partners to ensure effective care delivery and improved health outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Excel and data entry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Valid Utah driver's license, proof of insurance, and safe driving record: No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years, No DUI convictions within the past 10 years, No more than 2 chargeable accidents within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Community Health Worker certification or willingness to obtain.
Experience in outreach, case management, healthcare, public health, or homeless services.
Familiarity with local homeless-service networks and community resources.

Responsibilities

Assist the Medical Assistant in stocking mobile clinic supplies, checking par levels, supporting ordering, and transporting supplies.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly quality checks on mobile medical devices, documenting findings.
Arrive early at community sites to assist with parking, setup, and identifying hazards.
Coordinate with community partners to resolve site-related issues.
Manage medication delivery, including documentation and receipt filing, in accordance with protocol.
Assist with patient flow management, including maintaining waitlists and coordinating referrals.
Locate and engage patients for scheduled appointments or follow-up documentation.
Support referral coordination and assist patients with completing required paperwork.
Build trusting relationships to encourage patient engagement in continuity of care.
Collaborate with case managers and clinical teams to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
Arrange patient transportation when needed and coordinate with emergency responders (MCOT, EMS) for urgent patient needs.
Conduct outreach prior to clinic days to pre-schedule patients.
Provide registration and intake support as needed.
Assist patients with Medicaid applications and insurance verification.
Engage patients using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, harm-reduction-based approaches.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and required training.
Support a safe, organized, and efficient mobile clinic environment.
Uphold Fourth Street Clinic's mission, values, and commitment to health equity.