Community Health Worker I – Frontline Public Health

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison between health and social services and the community.

You will help access care, provide culturally competent services, document in EMR, and collaborate with teams to support underserved residents.

Mercy offers benefits with full-time hours and training within 6–12 months, supporting your growth while serving the local community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year CHW experience or equivalent preferred.
• Mercy-provided Community Health Worker training within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to health and social services for community members.
• Act as liaison between community and health/social services to improve service delivery.
• Document services and interactions in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with Mercy teams to support culturally competent care.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Compassion for underserved

MS Office & EMR

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison between health and social services and the community.

You will help access care, provide culturally competent services, document in EMR, and collaborate with teams to support underserved residents.

Mercy offers benefits with full-time hours and training within 6–12 months, supporting your growth while serving the local community.