Community Health Worker

Your Health; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Health in Cumming, GA is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to support patients in homes and ALFs, coordinating care with providers and ensuring access to services. The role includes delivering medications and DME, coordinating telehealth, and training patients on RPM devices.

Travel daily with a valid driver's license; 12-hour shifts, full-time, salary-based compensation. We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, delivering care in facilities, homes,

Qualifications

• Must have relevant licenses or certifications (CMA/Paramedic/Nurse).
• Experience with home health or public health is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; willing to train if not experienced.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in homes and ALFs to support care coordination.
• Deliver medications and DME to patients' homes.
• Review medication instructions and reconcile lists.
• Coordinate telehealth visits with pharmacists and providers.
• Instruct patients on RPM equipment use and provide ongoing support.
• Travel daily between offices, facilities and patients' homes.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Telemedicine

Public health

DME delivery

EMR knowledge

Time management

Education

CMA license

Paramedic

Nurse license

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine platforms

RPM devices

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Cumming, GA area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery. This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services.

Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.

Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area. You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily.

This is a full time, salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM).

About

We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Why Choose a Career at Your Health?

Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.

• Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Matched 401K
• Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
• Employer Matched HSA
• Generous PTO Package
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities
• Vehicle Allowance

What Are We Looking For?

A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.
• Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
• Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT’s, OT’s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
• Deliver medications to patients’ homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
• Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
• Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
• Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of DME.
• Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
• Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred. Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
• Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
• Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
• Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
• Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
• Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity