Community Health Worker

1st Choice Healthcare, Inc.; Corning (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide enrollment and outreach for uninsured residents in Corning, AR. You will assist with completing coverage applications, gather documents, and guide clients through the marketplace and Medicaid options.

In-office work (60%) at the Corning clinic and field outreach (40%) will require travel in the service area. You must hold a valid driver's license, be able to travel, and pass a background check; weekend work may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle.
• Must be able to travel with a personal vehicle. Travel and mileage reimbursement.
• Pass a criminal background check in accordance with State and Federal rules.
• Be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide enrollment assistance (coverage applications, required documents, troubleshooting enrollment).
• Distribute outreach materials to patients and community partners to build coverage option awareness.
• Develop, discover, and attend community events to promote coverage options and the organization’s mission.
• Attend and complete required training programs and licensure.
• Participate in conference calls, webinars, and professional development to stay current in eligibility and program requirements.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Willing to travel

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Community Health Worker works to provide outreach opportunities for community residents who lack access to healthcare and health insurance, provide enrollment and application assistance. Employee should maintain a professional image and manner in dealing with patients, families, visitors, and clinic personnel.

At 1st Choice Healthcare, we embrace and practice patient-centered care and we strive to provide all of our patients with the best possible medical care. We encourage each patient to take an active role in their healthcare. We believe that in addition to helping patients when they are sick, we can and should help guide them in making healthy choices for preventive care.

1st Choice Healthcare is a non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, Federally Qualified Health Center. We welcome all members of our community, especially those unable to afford care. We are founded and governed by our community.

Working Conditions/Duties

Work is partially performed (60%) in a normal, pleasant office environment. In-office work will primarily take place at the Corning clinic location and will focus on insurance enrollment and related tasks. A portion of work time (40%) will be spent performing in-field outreach and enrollment assistance activities. Duties will require travel throughout the health organization's service area. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Provide enrollment assistance (including but not limited to assisting consumers with completing coverage applications, gathering required documentation, and troubleshooting the enrollment process) for uninsured children and adults to access subsidized, low-cost, and free health insurance programs through the health insurance marketplace and Medicaid programs.

Distribute outreach materials to patients, community members, partner organizations and businesses to build coverage option awareness.

Develop, discover, and attend community events in order to promote coverage options and the mission and services of the organization.

Attend and successfully complete all required training programs (as applicable and required by state/federal law) and licensure.

Participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, network meeting, and other professional development opportunities to maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and program specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Have a valid Driver's License and vehicle.
• Must be able to travel with the use of a personal vehicle. Trave and mileage reimbursement.
• Pass a criminal background check in accordance with State and Federal rules.
• Be able to work weekends.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a Safety Sensitive position (the use of a Medical Marijuana card is prohibited according to Act 593).

Facial piercings are not allowed.