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

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Community Health Worker I, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient engagement and health outcomes. This position involves conducting home visits and making phone contacts to bridge communication between patients and the healthcare team. Your efforts will focus on promoting positive behavior changes, ensuring adherence to health protocols, and emphasizing the importance of regular health monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a supportive and dynamic environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of 75 hours of Community Health Worker training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enhance communication between patients and the healthcare team.
• Promote positive behavior changes through home visits and phone contact.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Behavior Change Promotion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)

Job description

Job Description - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I - (Temple University Hospital/40 hours days) (246199)

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)
• 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)

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.