Community Health Worker

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated candidate to join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the 29125,29148,29168,29150,29154 area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services.
• Deliver medications to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.
• Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT’s, OT’s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
• Deliver medications to patients’ homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
• Cookordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
• Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
• Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of DME.
• Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
• Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.

Requirements

You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily. This is a full time, salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM).

Qualifications

• A certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred.
• Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
• Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
• Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
• Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
Employer Matched 401K
Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
Employer Matched HSAG
Generous PTO Package
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Vehicle Allowance

Pay

Salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM)

Schedule

Full time