Community Health Worker Certified

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs. Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system.

Job Duties:

• Orientsandassesses newCommunityHealthWorkers.
• Providesregular assessmentofthelevelofproficiencydemonstratedbystaffduring theorientationperiodinordertosupport decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met.
• Assistsintheidentificationandoutreachofmedicallycomplex patients.
• Collaborateswiththemultidisciplinaryteaminthedevelopmentandimplementationofthecareplan.
• Engagespatients bywayofphonecall, homevisit,hospital visit,andaccompanyingpatientstoProvidersappointmentsasneeded.
• Completesvitalsigns.
• Identifiesgapsincareandconnectsmembers withresources.
• Facilitatestelemedicinevisits withmembersandproviders.
• Performsdiseasespecificeducation.
• ConductsMedicationReviewtoensuremedicationadherence.
• Conductssafetyevaluationsinpatientshome.
• Facilitatesadherencetotreatmentplanbyearlyidentificationandresolutionofgapsincare.
• Communicatesallconcerns toclinicalteamandmanager asnecessary,seeking supportandguidance proactively.
• Participatesinmultidisciplinaryteamconferenceinordertomaximizethetreatmentplan.
• ProvidesreinforcementofthetreatmentplanunderthedirectionoftheCaseManagerandLicensedSocial Workerand is available for consultation and case review as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board

Skills:

Clerical I, Communication, Multitasking, Problem Solving

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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