Community Health Worker, Employee Liaison

McKesson Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge the gap between healthcare services and the community. This hybrid role involves working at a distribution center and engaging with community members to enhance access to essential services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in community outreach, making a significant impact in local health initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion while offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about improving community health, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Community Health Worker.
• Exceptional communication skills with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the healthcare system and the community.
• Assist community members in accessing needed services.

Skills

Community Health Work

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Community Outreach

Education

High School Diploma

CHW Training Program Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

This Community Health Worker (CHW) role is a hybrid position involving work at a McKesson distribution center (DC) and within the community. The CHW functions include:

• Serving as a liaison and providing cultural mediation between the healthcare system, social services, and the community.
• Assisting community members in accessing needed services.
• Building community and system capacity through outreach, navigation, education, advocacy, and participation in clinical screenings.
• Engaging with employees to assess and address non-clinical healthcare needs, conducting educational sessions, and organizing volunteer events.
• Meeting with local organizations to enhance McKesson's community presence and develop supportive programs.

The candidate must be willing to travel locally and be flexible with hours to accommodate distribution center shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma; completion of an approved CHW training program and certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Community Health Worker.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to speak with healthcare providers and professionals.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with community outreach and health education.
• Strong oral presentation skills.
• Completion of a CHW training program and certification is preferable.

Working Conditions

• Environment includes office and warehouse settings within distribution centers in OH & KY.
• Travel is approximately 75% to locations in Ohio and Kentucky.

Physical Requirements

• Based at the distribution center, with in-person work and travel involved.
• Must be willing to travel to Gahanna, Urbancrest, Jeffersonville (OH), and Louisville (KY).

Compensation and Benefits

McKesson offers a competitive total rewards package, including base pay ranging from $55,400 to $92,300, bonuses, and incentives. Pay is aligned with market and regulatory standards. Benefits details are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or genetic information. For more information, visit our EEO policy page.

Join us at McKesson!