Remote Community Health Worker — Impactful Care Navigator

Munson Healthcare; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Retirement counseling

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a frontline public health partner, improving access to care and connecting patients with resources. The role emphasizes care coordination, education, and culturally responsive coaching in collaboration with patients, families, and community teams.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and relevant health-related experience, with preferred Michigan CHW training and MiCHWA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in health care, public health, community-based services, care coordination, or related fields; familiarity with Medicaid and underserved communities.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, a Michigan-recognized CHW training program.
• MiCHWA CHW certification or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Community Health Worker serves as a trusted frontline public health worker who partners with patients, families, primary care teams, and community organizations to improve access to care, address social drivers of health, support chronic disease self-management, and connect patients with medical, behavioral health, and community-based resources.
• The CHW supports patients through health system navigation, resource coordination, outreach, education, care plan reinforcement, and culturally responsive coaching. The CHW does not provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, clinical case management, or services requiring professional licensure.

Skills

Care coordination

Bilingual

Public health

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a frontline public health partner, improving access to care and connecting patients with resources. The role emphasizes care coordination, education, and culturally responsive coaching in collaboration with patients, families, and community teams.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and relevant health-related experience, with preferred Michigan CHW training and MiCHWA certification.