Community Health Advocate: Care Coordination and Education

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Worker to join its care coordination team at Downtown Jacksonville. This full-time, day-shift opportunity focuses on improving patient outcomes and strengthening community health.

The role serves as a bridge between healthcare providers, community service organizations, and patients to enhance care coordination and access, builds trusted community relationships, and supports continuity of care within a primary care medical home model.

Qualifications

• 1–2 health care experience
• High School Diploma required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between healthcare providers, community service organizations, and patients to improve care coordination and access.
• Build trusted relationships within the community by understanding patients’ cultural, social, economic, and language needs.
• Support patients within a primary care medical home model, ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide health education and guidance for managing chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, and COPD
• Help reduce health disparities and improve overall quality of life for the populations served.

Skills

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Community outreach

Care coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Worker to join its care coordination team at Downtown Jacksonville. This full-time, day-shift opportunity focuses on improving patient outcomes and strengthening community health.

The role serves as a bridge between healthcare providers, community service organizations, and patients to enhance care coordination and access, builds trusted community relationships, and supports continuity of care within a primary care medical home model.