Community Health Worker: Patient Navigator & Educator

Nevada Health Centers I; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with merit In

Company sponsored PPO medical plan

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid holidays + float holiday

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Job summary

Nevada Health Centers is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) for the NLV Family Health Center in North Las Vegas, NV. The role offers full-time hours with opportunities to assist patients in navigating services and improving health outcomes.

The CHW will educate patients, coordinate screenings, track follow-up, and connect patients with community resources. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CHW certification within 6 months, and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CHW Certificate of Completion or ability to obtain certification within 6 months from date of hire.
• BLS/CPR Certification required.
• Must be able to attend community events, conferences, and off-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Promote health by educating patients regarding prevention and/or treatment of healthcare needs.
• Coordinate healthcare screenings for assigned measures per the needs of the patient.
• Track patient follow up care and patient no shows, promoting continued care.
• Provide financial and medical community resources for patients.
• Provide pre-visit planning to ensure patients understand what to expect during their appointment and account for any outstanding patient results.
• Contact assigned insurance patients to inform them of services at NVHC and schedule appointments with providers.
• Works closely with providers to receive guidance and instruction for patient care follow-up.
• Utilize electronic medical records system for reporting, patient data entry, documenting services provided.
• Provide training and education to clinical staff regarding patient resources and focused quality measures.
• Follows all policies and procedures and appropriately report concerns and patient issues as well as procedures for personal requests.
• Alert for ways to improve customer service, improve patient flow.
• Attend community events to promote care opportunities available at NVHC

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHW Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Nevada Health Centers is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) for the NLV Family Health Center in North Las Vegas, NV. The role offers full-time hours with opportunities to assist patients in navigating services and improving health outcomes.

The CHW will educate patients, coordinate screenings, track follow-up, and connect patients with community resources. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CHW certification within 6 months, and BLS/CPR.