Bilingual Community Health Navigator | Care Access Advocate

AltaMed Health Services; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Paid time off

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is seeking Community Health Workers to serve as trusted community members helping patients address chronic conditions, preventive care, and health-related social needs. CHWs assist with healthcare navigation, scheduling specialty appointments, and establishing routine care and screenings.

Training includes Epic & Essette, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years in health care or outreach, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in health care or community outreach settings.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish and/or other languages as location requires.
• Valid BLS certification or higher per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with health care navigation, appointments, and referrals.
• Assist with social determinants of health and connect to community resources.
• Provide culturally appropriate health information and act as a cultural broker.

Skills

Bilingual languages

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic & Essette

Job description

AltaMed Health Services is seeking Community Health Workers to serve as trusted community members helping patients address chronic conditions, preventive care, and health-related social needs. CHWs assist with healthcare navigation, scheduling specialty appointments, and establishing routine care and screenings.

Training includes Epic & Essette, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years in health care or outreach, and