Community Health Advocate - Outreach & Patient Support

Community Health Service Inc; Grafton (ND); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Personal Days Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) seeks a full-time Community Health Worker to support our Grafton, ND team. You will assist patients in the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, education, counseling, social support and advocacy, while coordinating with community partners and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and proactive problem solving to connect patients with

Formación

• Certified Traditional Health Worker or Community Health Worker.
• HIPAA privacy rules knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the community.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm for working as a member of a team in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with co‑workers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in a non‑profit health care setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license and must have the ability to travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with the insurance application. Track and follow-up through completion.
• Assist patients to find transportation options to receive services.
• Learn and become familiar with what community partners are available for our patients (food, basic needs, transportation, and insurance).
• Assists patients with resolution of issues—navigating governmental departments, etc.
• Assists medical staff in researching options for the patients (other than medical referrals and medications).
• Assist with bringing new resources to the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Team player

Co-worker collaboration

Organizational skills

Non-profit healthcare experience

Driving/travel willingness

Educación

Computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel)

Non-profit experience (1 year)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) seeks a full-time Community Health Worker to support our Grafton, ND team. You will assist patients in the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, education, counseling, social support and advocacy, while coordinating with community partners and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and proactive problem solving to connect patients with