Community Health Worker - Remote Options & Benefits

Viva-Health; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA HEALTH in Auburn, AL is hiring a Community Health Worker to assist Care Coordinators in connecting Medicaid recipients with covered services and supporting disease self-management.

You will share information about medical and community services, help carry out plans of care, may participate in Health Risk Assessments, and travel within the service area; some work-from-home opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to submit to vaccine testing and screening.
• Good interview and telephone skills and the ability to communicate in a caring and helpful manner.
• Ability to understand health-related service delivery systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Flexible to work in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Coordinators in care management services.
• Promote disease self-management using approved education tools.
• Provide information to patients about medical and community services.
• Assist with carrying out the established plan of care as directed.
• Travel within the relevant service area using insured transportation; work-from-home opportunities may apply.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Adaptability

Vaccination screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

VIVA HEALTH in Auburn, AL is hiring a Community Health Worker to assist Care Coordinators in connecting Medicaid recipients with covered services and supporting disease self-management.

You will share information about medical and community services, help carry out plans of care, may participate in Health Risk Assessments, and travel within the service area; some work-from-home opportunities are available.