Community Health Worker

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Community Health Worker to support the CPRIT project, helping patients access timely cancer screening through education and resource navigation. This on-site role collaborates with the Project Coordinator and Director to follow established protocols.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant health/social services experience. English and Spanish fluency are preferred to assist diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant experience in health or social services.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients for cancer screening and intake per policy.
• Schedule breast/colorectal screening appointments and track calls.
• Conduct education and outreach per protocol.
• Link patients with resources and referrals to outside agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information (PHI).
• Communicate with patients in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner.
• Attend weekly project meetings and assist with clerical/administrative duties.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

Under general direction, the Community Health Worker assists the Project Coordinator and Project Director by performing tasks related to the Breast and Colorectal CPRIT project, following established protocols. Specifically, the candidate will help patients, through the use of various resources and support services ensure that patients receive timely cancer screening.

This position is an on-site position.

Job Duties

• Assesses needs of patients eligible for cancer screening and performs intake according to project policy on standardized forms and in project database.
• Organizes and schedules patients for breast/colorectal cancer screening appointments and maintains accurate records of telephone encounters as well as records on follow-up calls.
• Conducts education and outreach activities following standard protocol.
• Links patients with appropriate resources and appropriate referrals to outside agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information to include protected health information.
• Communicates with patients in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner.
• Research
  • Assists with several aspects of the CPRIT project including various clerical, editorial and administrative duties.
  • Attends weekly project meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience in health/social services.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in patient navigation and/or community outreach, community resource development, or casework participation.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Self-directed, independent and organized.
• Ability to tend to details.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.