In-Home Community Health Navigator & Care Coordinator

WVU Medicine; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV seeks a Community Health Worker to perform in-home, clinic, telephonic, and community visits, guiding patients through care plans and social resources. The role emphasizes health risk assessments and support for barriers to care.

Responsibilities include education, medication adherence support, transitions of care, and documentation in the electronic health record; candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Experience in health care or community health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records or documentation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-home, clinic-based, telephonic, and community-based wellness visits with patients/members as assigned.
• Completes health risk assessments and social needs screenings to identify barriers to care.
• Supports medication adherence and follow-up care needs.
• Assists with appointment reminders, preventive screenings, and immunizations.
• Facilitates transitions of care and connects patients to internal and external resources.
• Documents encounters and follow-ups in the electronic system per department policy.
• Escalates safety or social needs concerns to the appropriate team.

Skills

Independent discretion

Communication

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV seeks a Community Health Worker to perform in-home, clinic, telephonic, and community visits, guiding patients through care plans and social resources. The role emphasizes health risk assessments and support for barriers to care.

Responsibilities include education, medication adherence support, transitions of care, and documentation in the electronic health record; candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license.