What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER position at El Centro Regional Medical Center?
DEPARTMENT: POPULATION HEALTH #8721
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Chronic Care Management Coordinator(s) through an integrated approach to chronic care management, community outreach, coordination of services and follow-up. The CHW will actively promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their family through social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose screening, etc.). Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to patients/families and care teams, education patients on disease prevention, conduct health related screenings and facilitate with other support groups.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. ECRMC strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Chronic Care Management Coordinator(s) through an integrated approach to chronic care management, community outreach, coordination of services and follow-up. The CHW will actively promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their family through social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose screening, etc.). Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to patients/families and care teams, education patients on disease prevention, conduct health related screenings and facilitate with other support groups.
- High School Diploma
- California Driver’s License
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- Knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel)
- Language proficiency – English and Spanish
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. ECRMC strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer
Full Time
Salary : $18 - $27
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