Remote Community Health Worker – Care Access & Navigation

Munson Healthcare; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a frontline public health partner, helping patients access care and connect with community resources. You will support health system navigation, outreach, education, care plan reinforcement, and culturally responsive coaching.

This role does not perform clinical assessment or treatment; it focuses on linkage, advocacy, and preventive care within our regional communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care, public health, or social services.
• Knowledge of local community resources and care coordination.
• Experience with Medicaid or rural and underserved communities is preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline public health worker partnering with patients, families, primary care teams, and community organizations to improve access to care.
• Support health system navigation, outreach, education, care plan reinforcement, and culturally responsive coaching.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Public health knowledge

Care coordination

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Munson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a frontline public health partner, helping patients access care and connect with community resources. You will support health system navigation, outreach, education, care plan reinforcement, and culturally responsive coaching.

This role does not perform clinical assessment or treatment; it focuses on linkage, advocacy, and preventive care within our regional communities.