Community Health Worker

Your Health; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package with

Employer Matched 401K

Free Visit & Prescriptive Services

Employer Matched HSA

Generous PTO Package

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Your Health is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to serve patients in the Canton area. The CHW will visit homes and Assisted Living Facilities, delivering medications and DME, and coordinating with care teams to ensure timely access to services.

Travel is required daily, and the role operates on full-time, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a proven ability to work independently in diverse settings including ALFs and clinics.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; willing to train if not experienced.
• Public health or home health experience preferred.
• Experience with DME delivery or logistics preferred.
• Proficient with technology tools for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with care team to ensure coordinated patient care and adherence to care plan.
• Communicate effectively via phone, email, Teams, Athena, and in person.
• Coordinate visits with PTs, OTs, providers in ALFs and patients' homes.
• Deliver medications to patients' homes and perform medication reconciliation.
• Coordinate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, and PCPs.
• Set up training for Remote Patient Monitoring equipment and provide ongoing support.
• Deliver DME to homes and ALFs and train patients on use.
• Perform venipuncture for labs and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Collect blood specimens during visits to support care and diagnostics.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Public health experience

Home health experience

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Independent working

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Paramedic license

Licensed Nurse

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Canton 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)

The following service area(s) are available

• Canton

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
• 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.

The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without
notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s)

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