Community Health Worker - PRN

Your Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Employer Matched 401(k)

Generous PTO Package

Career Development Opportunities

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Your Health is hiring a Community Health Worker (CHW) to enhance patient care in the Charleston area. Responsibilities include visiting patients at home and performing vital tasks such as medication delivery, telehealth coordination, and facilitating visits with healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate should have a background as a certified medical assistant, paramedic, or nurse and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible hours and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred, or willingness to complete training.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits with healthcare providers and facilitate patient care.
• Deliver medications and DME to patients, ensuring instruction compliance.
• Perform routine venipuncture and collect blood specimens as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse

Tools

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) tools

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated candidate to join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Charleston 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. The CHW is also responsible for delivering medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.

Responsibilities are performed in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF) within a designated service area. Reliable transportation is required as travel is daily. This is a PRN, hourly‑based position with 8‑hour shifts (8:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Service Areas

• North Charleston / Moncks Corner areas

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?

• Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• 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 the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. 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 PTs, OTs, 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.
• 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 have 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.