Community Health Navigator - Home Visits & Coordination

WVU Medicine; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison and navigator within the care team. You will conduct in-home and community wellness visits, perform health risk assessments, and help patients access health and social services to support care plans and transitions of care.

You will work closely with inter-disciplinary teams, document encounters in electronic systems, and provide education and reminders to promote medication adherence,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Completion of a CHW curriculum within one year of hire.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in health care/community health settings.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-home, clinic-based, telephonic, and community-based wellness visits.
• Completes health risk assessments and social needs screenings.
• Supports medication adherence and education.
• Assists with appointment reminders and care coordination.
• Facilitates transitions of care after discharge.
• Documents encounters in the electronic system.
• Escalates safety or health concerns as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CHW curriculum completion

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison and navigator within the care team. You will conduct in-home and community wellness visits, perform health risk assessments, and help patients access health and social services to support care plans and transitions of care.

You will work closely with inter-disciplinary teams, document encounters in electronic systems, and provide education and reminders to promote medication adherence,