Community Health Worker​/Pharmacy Technician

Position

Community Health Worker/Pharmacy Technician

Bay and Saginaw, MI

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Community Health Worker

Region VII Area Agency on Aging is accepting applications for a highly motivated Community Health Worker
. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non-profit organization based in Bay City, MI. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.

Purpose of the position

Using a care transition model, work with patients being discharged or referred from hospitals or health plans to reduce the chance of readmission. Focus is placed on coaching and empowering patients to take an active role in their post-discharge recovery and/or healthcare. Effectively educates and links patient and providers to available community-based resources by coordinating with Area Agency on Aging staff.

Requirements for this position

• High school diploma or equivalent required with experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Desirable experience includes: customer service, patient/peer coaching, medical patient interaction, community relations, outreach, data entry, public speaking, and non-profits.
• Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to patients.
• Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships with staff, clients, and other organizations.
• Understand the community served - community connectedness.
• Have good communication, interpersonal and group processing skills.
• Must be accurate, conscientious and flexible with attention to detail and is proficient with computers.
• Accepts direction, is well organized, and has the ability to meet deadlines.
• This position is subject to the rules/regulations of the hospital and standards which at a minimum include: annual tuberculosis test, flu vaccinations, and vaccinations (or proof of immunity) for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and potentially others as required.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Accounts (Company Contributing)
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Match
• Short Term/Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization that helps seniors, adults with disabilities and their families have greater independence in their homes and communities and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.

OSHA CATEGORY: This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of this position are consistent with those of a regular office work environment as well as those of attending to participants in a home setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an EEO employer-M/F/Vets/Disabled