MIH Community Health Care Worker

A Hiring Company; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including medical, dental & vision

Flexible spending dollars

401k with company contribution

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Uniforms provided

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time MIH Community Healthcare Worker in Medford, OR. Responsibilities include providing patient care, health education, and coordinating resources for clients to promote well-being. This position requires a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a rotating schedule for improved work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of health care/social services experience or education is required.
• Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health field is preferred.
• CPR certification necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to clinical operating guidelines and maintain client records.
• Conduct proactive and post-hospital visits, providing health education.
• Support patients with chronic conditions and offer mental health recovery assistance.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Health education

Peer support

Community resource navigation

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Community Health Worker certificate

Associate degree in health care or human services (preferred)

Job description

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Mercy Flights is accepting applications for a full-time MIH Community Healthcare Worker.

Under indirect supervision, works closely with the MIH team, primary care teams, and social services agencies to provide short-term care coordination and connection to resources and support to program clients to improve their health and general well-being through education and coordination of care and services. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, including client's homes. May act as a peer support worker, where applicable, if self-disclosed as a current or former consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with at least two years of mental health or substance abuse recovery.

Position Information:

• Full-timeschedule that promotes work-life balance and weekends off. The CHW position features a rotating schedule with 10.5-hour shifts from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, alternating between on and off days over a two-week period, totaling 84 hours.
• Daily overtime if shift exceeds 12 hours.
• Full benefits package including employee medical, dental & vision coverage (dependent coverage options available), cafeteria plan, flexible spending dollars, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k w/company contribution, employee assistance program (EAP), earned time off (ETO) and company provided uniforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality patient care for clinical operating guidelines and policies, protocols, and accepted standards of care.
• Maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include client notes, the release of information, assessments and other medical documents acquired on behalf of the client.
• Complete patient care reports promptly per Oregon State law company protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct proactive and post-hospital visits
• Provide in-home assessments and health education
• Support patients with chronic conditions and navigate social determinants of health
• Offer peer support in mental health or substance abuse recovery
• Collaborate closely with healthcare teams and community partners
• Work in both clinical and non-traditional care environments
• Perform basic clinical care such as vital checks and wound care
• Educate patients and families on self-care and disease prevention

This is a field-based position involving local travel throughout our service area. A full-time rotating schedule with 10.5-hour shifts offers work-life balance and weekends off.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors, and office staff from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualification Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification
• An associate degree in health care or human services is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Any combination ofone (1) year of health care/social services experience and/or education is required; two (2) years is preferred
• Experience in the substance abuse and/or mental health field is preferred
• Community Health Worker certificate (required to obtain within one year of start date)

How to apply:

Apply online at: www.mercyflights.com.To ensure consideration, a completed resume and Mercy Flights application must be received. Incomplete applications and/or resumes will not be accepted or considered for review. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.

Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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