SHP Community Health Worker I

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a health coordination specialist to assist with care coordination for members and caregivers, promoting daily health functioning and efficient use of healthcare resources.

The role requires applying knowledge of regulations and benefits to identify internal or community resources and remove barriers where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health care or case management required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and electronic documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care coordination activities with members and caregivers to maintain daily health functioning.
• Identify resources and remove barriers by applying regulations and benefits knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Group presentations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Remote Status Remote Status: Hybrid

Salary Range Salary Range: $20.71 - $30.42

This position is hybrid that will consist of remote and onsite work within the community.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists in care coordination activities with members/caregivers to maintain daily health functioning, prevent complications of medical conditions and utilize health care resources efficiently. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations and benefits to identify appropriate resources (internal or community partners) and eliminate barriers where possible.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage and Commercial Large Group plans. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health care or case management required.

Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and electronic documentation systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities.

Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually
  (67 - 100% of the time)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs