What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Apprentice - GHP - Full Time - Days - Population Health position at Geisinger?
Assists in the identification and outreach of medically complex patients.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the care plan.
Engages patients by way of phone call, home visit, hospital visit and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed.
Completes vital signs.
Identifies gaps in care and connects members with resources.
Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers.
Performs disease specific education.
Conducts Medication Review to ensure medication adherence.
Conducts safety evaluations in patients home.
Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care.
Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
Provides reinforcement of an established treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker.
Schedules appointments and performs clerical duties as needed.
Builds relationships within the community in order to identify resources that are available to the patients, i.e.: DME vendors, Home Health Agencies, Area Aging Office.
Work is typically performed in a home environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Qualifications:
- The 1-year apprenticeship offers 144 hours of didactic training, 2000 hours of on the job training, and has quarterly milestones.
- At the conclusion of the 1-year apprenticeship, the employee will be eligible to be certified as a Community Health Worker and transitioned from the Community Health Worker Apprentice to Community Health Worker.
Hours: 8 am to 430 pm 4 days with one late night 930-6pm
Travel: More than 50%, travel to interact with patient in home setting
Preferred Experience: preferred medical background
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
