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Your Health Organization in Bennettsville is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to support patients in clinics, homes and ALFs. The CHW connects patients with healthcare services and community resources, delivering medications and DME as needed.
The role requires daily travel, strong organization, and proficiency with EMR and telehealth tools. 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM are typical in a full-time schedule.
We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker CHW to service our patients in the Bennettsville clinic The Community Health Worker CHW serves as a vital link between patients healthcare services and community resources ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality of service delivery This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities ALFs to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services Additionally the CHW is responsible for delivering medications and durable medical equipment DME to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities ALF and ILFs in their designated service area You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily This is a full time salary based working 12 hour shifts 700AM 700PM The following service areas are available Bennettsville Clinic
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities homes clinics and virtual visits Our services include comprehensive primary care specialty services and pharmacy support tailored to meet diverse patient needs Committed to excellence and innovation our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible coordinated and compassionate care
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do and we provide the same care for our employees
A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions The following is a list of essential functions which may be subject to change at any time and without notice Management may assign new duties reassign existing duties andor eliminate functions Areas of Responsibility Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care planCommunicate effectively via phone email Microsoft Teams Athena in person etcFacilitate and coordinate visits with PTs OTs and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients homes to enhance patient care and supportDeliver medications to patients homes review instructions and perform medication reconciliation ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the homeCoordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists specialists therapists and primary care providers ensuring patients receive timely careSet up training instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring RPM equipment providing ongoing support education and troubleshooting when necessaryDeliver durable medical equipment DME to patients in homes and ALFs ensuring proper assembly and functionality Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of DMEPerform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labelingCollect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics
Certified Medical Assistant Paramedic or Licensed Nurse preferred Certifications or licenses must be in good standingPhlebotomy experience preferred If not experienced in phlebotomy candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skillPrevious experience in public health or home health preferredExperience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferredMust be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring telemedicine and electronic medical recordsStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectivelyAbility to read and communicate effectively Strong written and verbal communication skillsBasic computer knowledgeMust be able to work independently with minimal supervision and directionShould demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstancesMust be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices facilities etcMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state andor organization requirements and is in good working conditionMust have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity