Certified Community Health Worker - Corona area

MCM & Associates LLC; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Corona, California, seeks a Certified Community Health Worker to educate patients and families about hospice services. Responsibilities include coordinating community education and facilitating communication between the agency and referrals. Ideal candidates should be bilingual, possess a Medical Assistant certification, and have at least 2 years of experience in palliative and hospice care. This position offers an hourly salary starting at $24 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• At least 2 years of palliative and hospice experience.
• Healthcare related sales experience or outreach services.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about hospice benefits.
• Coordinate educational activities for healthcare professionals and community leaders.
• Assist communication between the agency and referral sources.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Certified Community Health Worker - Corona area

Corona, California, United States Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care - Corona

About the job Certified Community Health Worker - Corona area

Reliance Hospice and Palliative Careis actively looking for a bilingual Medical Assistant to work as aCommunity Health Workerand will support patients aroundCorona area (includes Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and Riverside). Hourly salary starts at $24 and up, depending on years of experience.

A Medical Assistant with Medical terminology experience and interpersonal skills to meet with patients and families explaining the benefit. Must be willing to drive to facilities and homes as part of the duties.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Community Health Worker (Medical Assistant) is responsible for patient/family explanation and education of benefits to ensure timely access to hospice service and to increase community awareness of Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care. In addition, he/she assists with communication between agency and referral sources. The CHW-MA plans, organizes and conducts community education for health care professionals, community civic leaders and members of the public. The CHW-MA demonstrates expertise and compassion for issues related to serving patients and families facing a life limiting illness, death, or bereavement.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma, GED (Associates/bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience)
• Must be aCertified Medical Assistant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patient/families, referral sources and the community.
• Demonstrates good communication, negotiation, public relations skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Ability to coordinate activities independently.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• At least 2 years with palliative and hospice experience.
• Previous healthcare related sales experience or outreach services required.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position.