Community Health Worker

AltaMed Health Services; Commerce (CA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Paid time off

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet care Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

AltaMed Health Services is seeking Community Health Workers to serve as trusted community members helping patients address chronic conditions, preventive care, and health-related social needs. CHWs assist with healthcare navigation, scheduling specialty appointments, and establishing routine care and screenings.

Training includes Epic & Essette, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years in health care or outreach, and

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in health care or community outreach settings.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish and/or other languages as location requires.
• Valid BLS certification or higher per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Support patients with health care navigation, appointments, and referrals.
• Assist with social determinants of health and connect to community resources.
• Provide culturally appropriate health information and act as a cultural broker.

Conocimientos

Bilingual languages

Healthcare experience

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Epic & Essette

Descripción del empleo

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of their community who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs . CHWs have the skills and experience to understand what at-risk or vulnerable patients are going through and help them get through difficult times . CHWs help patients address the social, medical, and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients address real-life obstacles (e.g., social driver of health) that keep them from staying healthy, by supporting them with health care navigation, specialty appointments/referrals, PCP appointments/establishing routine care and preventative health screenings, cultural broker, financial services, and provide culturally appropriate health information on topics related to chronic disease management and prevention. CHWs receive training in Epic & Essette , DHCS requirements, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, health care navigation, harm reduction, mental health first aid, domestic/intimate partner violence, advocacy, insurance enrollment, social service/resource applications and referrals, and basic case management.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required .
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health care or community outreach settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$26.91 - $33.53 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.