COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I - (Temple University Hospital/40 hours days)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Temple University Health System as a Community Health Worker I, where you will enhance communications between patients and healthcare teams. This role focuses on improving health outcomes through patient engagement and education. Your work will directly impact community health and foster adherence to care plans. This position requires a high school diploma and completion of CHW training. Become part of a dynamic team in a respected health network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Completion of community health worker training mandatory.
• Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Enhance communication between patients and health care teams.
• Promote positive behavior change and protocol adherence.
• Conduct home visits and phone contacts with patients.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Protocol adherence

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of 75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training

Job description

Job Description - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I - (Temple University Hospital/40 hours days) (246611)

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I - (Temple University Hospital/40 hours days) - ( 246611 )

The Community Health Worker (CHW), through home visits and phone contact, enhances communications between ambulatory care, clinic patients and the health care team, with the goal of improving participation in the plan of care and ensuring positive health outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and the patient is designed to promote positive behavior change, such as protocol adherence, regular health monitoring, and the importance of addressing health issues.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Other : Completion of 75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training (Required)

Experience
General Experience and knowledge of protocols with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) (Preferred)
General Experience in medical or health related field and knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred)
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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

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