Community Health Worker I - FT, Days

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

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast

2002 Kanell Blvd

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure

None

Experience

1-year CHW experience or equivalent

Certification/Registration

Mercy provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Applications and be able to document in an EMR
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Additional language skills as applicable to community

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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