Description: One of our largest clients is currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join their team in Houston, TX! This is a remote/field based role.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Case Managers through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their family.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
Follow up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
Help patients connect with transportation resources and provide appointment reminders in special circumstances.
Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff.
Work collaboratively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same patient.
Knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of patients/families.
Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community
Qualifications & Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED
Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm
Effective telephone skills.
Ability to make suggestions on workflow or system efficiency and effectiveness.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Dustin Buchanan National Healthcare Recruiter, The Judge Group dbuchanan@judge.com
Contact: dbuchanan@judge.com
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