Community Health Advocate: Build Trusted Care & Equity

Orchid Health; Oakridge (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Wellness benefit

401(k) with company match

CME budget

Employee Assistance Program

PTO 128 hours/year

Paid holidays and birthday off

Free care for employees and families

Job summary

Orchid Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patients at our Oakridge, Oregon clinic. You will help patients access services, enroll in insurance, and work with the care team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care in a rural community.

Join a mission-driven organization that values relationships, wellbeing, and health equity, offering competitive benefits and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understand rural communities with lived experience preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience serving underserved populations in social services or community settings.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and families and provide general support.
• Help patients engage in care and stay enrolled in insurance coverage.
• Support care management team in delivering whole-person care.
• Connect with community resources and act as a local liaison and patient advocate.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Patient navigation

Community outreach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR

Job description

Orchid Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patients at our Oakridge, Oregon clinic. You will help patients access services, enroll in insurance, and work with the care team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care in a rural community.

Join a mission-driven organization that values relationships, wellbeing, and health equity, offering competitive benefits and meaningful community impact.