Community Health Worker
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Communications
About the Role
The Medical Outreach Assistant serves as a liaison between the patient/family and the health systems providing navigation to facilitate access to care, resources and improved communication to assure patient follow-up, long-term chronic care management and reduce health needs.
Key Responsibilities- Sets goals and plans to accomplish role/responsibilities.
- Able to handle multiple priorities and manage time to meet workload goals.
- Documents interactions with clients in appropriate format and software.
- Outreach services may be conducted by face‑to‑face contacts during home or community visits, telephone contact and/or written communication.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience (REQUIRED): Prior experience working in a healthcare and/or community health setting or on-the-job training and orientation in health sciences, social services or related field.
Experience (PREFERRED): Two (2) years experience working in community service, health or social service sector; experience working with underserved populations.
Education/training (REQUIRED): High School Diploma or equivalent.
Education/training (PREFERRED): Associate or Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences or Social Services from an accredited program.
AdditionalPosition Requirements
- May work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the Manager who will determine the needs for appropriate coverage of services.
- Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet program and work requirements and/or as needed.
Includes use of assistance devices as appropriate:
Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities:
Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion.
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking.
Emotional RequirementsFast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.
Age Specific Groups ServedChild, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric.
EEO StatementEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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