Community Health Worker Certified

Geisinger; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs, helping them navigate the health care system from a home-based setting in Pennsylvania.

The role involves orientation of new staff, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and facilitating telemedicine visits, patient education, and care plan adherence. A GED and at least 1 year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience required.
• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Orients and assesses new Community Health Workers.
• Assists in evaluating proficiency during orientation and guides training progress.
• Identifies outreach opportunities for medically complex patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Engages patients by phone, home visits, hospital visits, and accompanying to appointments.
• Performs vital signs and medication reviews to support adherence.
• Identifies gaps in care and connects patients with resources.
• Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers.
• Supports adherence to the treatment plan and coordinates with case managers.

Skills

Clerical I

Communication

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs. Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system.

Job Duties:

• Orients and assesses new Community Health Workers.
• Provides regular assessment of the level of proficiency demonstrated by staff during the orientation period in order to support decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met.
• Assists in the identification and outreach of medically complex patients.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the care plan.
• Engages patients by way of phone call, home visit, hospital visit, and accompanying patients to Provider appointments as needed.
• Completes vital signs.
• Identifies gaps in care and connects members with resources.
• Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers.
• Performs disease specific education.
• Conducts Medication Review to ensure medication adherence.
• Conducts safety evaluations in patients home.
• Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care.
• Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conference in order to maximize the treatment plan.
• Provides reinforcement of the treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker and is available for consultation and case review as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board

Skills:

Clerical I, Communication, Multitasking, Problem Solving

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.