Community Health Worker

AON Central Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AON networks seeks a Community Health Worker to join Oncology Consultants' care team in the United States. You will liaise between patients and clinic staff to connect patients with community resources and optimize treatment journeys.

The role focuses on health literacy, care access, and effective communication across teams. You will advocate for patient needs, support education before visits, and coordinate services with family and care teams, while maintaining records and complying with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Community Health Worker Certification.
• Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
• Travel: 0-25% as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a non-clinical member of the oncology care team and support the care plan.
• Educate patients prior to visits and follow up on health management goals.
• Connect patients with community resources and coordinate services.
• Document patient interactions and participate in required program meetings.

Skills

Bilingual

Travel 0-25%

Community Health Worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Oncology Consultants - Business Office Hiring Range: Position Summary The Community Health Worker is an integral part of the oncology care team. Community Health Worker liaises between patients and clinic personnel to connect patients to community resources and optimize a patient’s treatment journey. Community Health Workers are expected to assist with health literacy, cultural mediation, care access, and overall communication.

KPA 1 — Patient Support & Care Coordination

• Serve as a non-clinical member of the oncology care team performing independent, interdependent, and dependent support activities.
• Prepare and educate patients prior to clinic visits regarding care plans and expectations.
• Follow up with patients on health management plans and established goals.
• Develop trusting and supportive relationships with patients and families throughout the cancer care journey.
• Advocate for patient needs and help coordinate appropriate services and support.

KPA 2 — Resource Navigation & Community Linkages

• Connect patients to health-related services and community resources based on care plans and identified social determinants of health needs.
• Assist patients with accessing services, including appointment accompaniment and enrollment form support.
• Facilitate communication among patients, families, care teams, and community-based organizations.
• Promote appropriate utilization of available health and social support resources.

KPA 3 — Communication, Documentation & Compliance

• Document patient interactions, activities, and outcomes in medical record and care coordination platforms.
• Attend required care team and program meetings.
• Maintain certification through programs approved by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
• Demonstrate professional accountability, confidentiality, and adherence to program and organizational standards.

Position Qualifications

• Education High school Diploma or GED
• Certifications/Licenses Current Community Health Worker Certification
• Skills Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred
• Travel: 0-25%

#AONOC American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.