Mobile Wellness Advocate (Community Health Worker)

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Central Ohio is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to work with patients identified as facing non-clinical barriers to care. The CHW will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify barriers and coordinate community resources, providing individual consultation and follow-up based on social determinants of health.

Responsibilities include direct patient support (in-person or by phone), home or community visits, documenting interactions, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Community Health Worker Certification by an approved training program or started within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient support and coordination of services to address non-clinical barriers.
• Document interactions and communicate with the care team; maintain HIPAA-compliant records.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and assist with care plan adherence.
• Administrative tasks including updating patient records and scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

OhioHealth in Central Ohio is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to work with patients identified as facing non-clinical barriers to care. The CHW will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify barriers and coordinate community resources, providing individual consultation and follow-up based on social determinants of health.

Responsibilities include direct patient support (in-person or by phone), home or community visits, documenting interactions, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant