Community Health Worker: Care Coordination & Education

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Key West (FL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health Downtown Jacksonville is hiring a Community Health Worker to join its care coordination team. You will bridge providers, community organizations, and patients to improve care access and continuity in a primary care home model.

The role focuses on understanding cultural and language needs, delivering health education for chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and reducing health disparities in Northeast Florida.

Formación

• 1–2 years healthcare experience.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a bridge between healthcare providers, community service organizations, and patients to improve care coordination and access.
• Build trusted relationships within the community by understanding patients' cultural, social, economic, and language needs.
• Support patients within a primary care medical home model, ensuring continuity of care.
• Provide health education and guidance for managing chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, and COPD.

Conocimientos

Healthcare experience

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Baptist Health Downtown Jacksonville is hiring a Community Health Worker to join its care coordination team. You will bridge providers, community organizations, and patients to improve care access and continuity in a primary care home model.

The role focuses on understanding cultural and language needs, delivering health education for chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and reducing health disparities in Northeast Florida.