Community Health Worker - Kingfisher

Mercy; Kingfisher (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Oklahoma seeks a Community Health Worker to serve as a trusted liaison between health and community services. You will build relationships, assist with access to care, and document interactions in an EMR while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 1-3 years CHW experience or equivalent, Mercy-provided CHW training within 6-12 months, and Basic Life Support. Must have reliable transportation and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years CHW experience or equivalent.
• Mercy-provided CHW training within 6-12 months and Basic Life Support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications and EMR documentation.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Skills

Strong relationship skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Compassion for underserved communities

Microsoft Applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR documentation

Microsoft Office

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

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure

None

Experience

1-3 years CHW experience or equivalent

Certification/Registration

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

Basic Life Support

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure

Experience

Certification/Registration

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.