Community Health Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Conduct individual meetings with patients either in person or via telephone to carry out intake interviews and pinpoint non-clinical obstacles.

• Execute home or community visits based on the severity of patient risk.

• Organize support services and community resources effectively.

• Offer fundamental health-promotion education and assist in maintaining adherence to treatment plans.

• Collaborate with patients to establish and monitor measurable, time-sensitive goals.

• Relay patient information and treatment concerns to the multidisciplinary care team.

• Engage in multidisciplinary care-team huddles.

• Cultivate and sustain connections between OhioHealth and community resources.

• Record patient interactions, medical treatment details, and social stressors accurately.

• Identify and report instances of family violence, abuse, neglect, and associated concerns.

• Ensure meticulous and prompt maintenance of patient records.

• Act as a liaison between OhioHealth and local community organizations.

• Manage phone communications, review messages, and prioritize calls effectively.

• Facilitate, track, and manage referrals.

• Recognize variations in client populations and the corresponding services required.

• Execute responsibilities with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.

• Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited training program, or certification must be initiated within one year of hiring.

• 1–3 years of experience engaging with underprivileged populations in the community is required.

• Reliable transportation access is essential.

• Compliance with HIPAA regulations must be maintained.

• Familiarity with social determinants of health, patient demographics, community resources, and support services is necessary.

• Proficiency in conducting patient intake interviews and identifying non-clinical barriers is required.

• Ability to document patient interactions and keep accurate records is crucial.

• Capability to recognize and report instances of family violence, abuse, and neglect is essential.

• Skills in making, facilitating, and tracking appropriate referrals are necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time schedule comprising 40 scheduled hours each week.

• Day shift availability.