Community Health Worker

Mercy St. Louis; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Oklahoma City is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison between health services and the community. The role emphasizes compassionate outreach, relationship-building, and helping residents access care and social services.

Requirements include independent work, excellent communication, collaboration with teams, and 1 year of health care or social services experience. Basic MS Office skills are needed; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year health care or social services experience preferred.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills; ability to work independently.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Compassion

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Licensure: None Experience: 1 year health care or social services experience Certification/Registration: None Other Skills and Knowledge: Strong relationship and collaboration skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community Basic Microsoft Office skills Preferred Qualifications Education: None Licensure: None Experience: None Certification/Registration: Community Health Worker Certification if available Other Skills and Knowledge: Additional language skills as applicable to community

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.