Community Health Worker

Your Health Organization; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Employer matched 401K

HDHP insurance plan with prescriptive/

Employer matched HSA

Generous PTO package

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Your Health Organization in Cheraw, SC is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to serve patients in the Cheraw area. The CHW will visit homes and ALFs, deliver medications and DME, and coordinate care with providers and the care team.

Responsibilities include coordinating telehealth visits, reviewing medication lists, and ensuring timely access to care. A valid license in CMA/paramedic/nursing and willingness to train in phlebotomy are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA/paramedic/nurse license in good standing.
• Phlebotomy training preferred or willing to train.
• Experience with home health or public health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with care team to ensure coordinated patient care and adherence to care plans.
• Coordinate visits with PTs, OTs, and 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 RPM training and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Public health experience

Telemedicine platforms usage

Electronic medical records

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Paramedic

Licensed Nurse (RN/LPN)

Tools

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment

Telemedicine platforms

EMR systems

DME delivery logistics

Job description

Career Opportunities with Your Health Organization

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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

• Cheraw and surrounding 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?

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