COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW Certification Required)

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Maryland is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to support Community Wellness Outreach by enhancing care coordination and addressing social determinants of health to close care gaps. You will serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to improve patient access to care and documentation of interactions, referrals, and follow-ups.

The role emphasizes improving patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and reducing health disparities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Maryland Community Health Worker Certificate required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies and mandatory learning as per GA-057 policy.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Wellness Outreach initiatives by enhancing care coordination and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Close care gaps and improve patient care; contribute to reducing readmissions and health disparities across Calvert County.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to enhance patient access to care.
• Accurately document patient interactions, referrals, and follow-ups.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient engagement

Documentation

Education

Maryland Community Health Worker Certificate

High school diploma

Job description

• The Community Health Worker (CHW) will support Community Wellness Outreach initiatives by enhancing care coordination, addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), closing care gaps, and improving patient care. The CHW will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and reduce health disparities across Calvert County.
• Education:
• High school diploma required.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Maryland Community Health Worker Certificate required
• Experience:
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to enhance patient access to care.
• Accurately document patient interactions, referrals, and follow-ups.