Job Description
The Community Health Worker-Clinical acts as a clinical liaison between health and social service community to facilitate access to services and improve the clinical quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as clinical evaluation, outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Improves Missourian’s health by providing a connection between health systems and community resources, as well as clinical education on how to reduce behavioral health risk factors.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-*This is a Hybrid Position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Facilitate appointments for patients by arranging, coordinating, and facilitating transportation resources
* Communicate with Primary Care team about barriers to self-management noted during visits
* Promotes wellness by providing culturally appropriate clinical health information and education to patients
* Encourage patients to make steps toward promoting their health and managing their diseases or conditions
* Advance patient’s health literacy related to their condition
* Assist in identifying and obtaining clinical, social, and/or community services and resources for patients
* Assist with post-hospitalization or visits by attempting to locate patients that providers were unable to reach
* Communicate with patients, caregivers, and families to assist in meeting patient goals and cultural practices
* Communicates with patients on a scheduled basis both in person and via phone
* Follow up with the team on referrals sent to other providers or social services and follow up with patients on outcomes and next step
* Assists patients in navigating the MO HealthNet, Social Services, and community partnerships systems
* Build relationships and interact with community partnerships, health, and social service providers
* Provides a bridge between the Primary Care and FACT Community Partnership, helping to bridge social determinants of health impacting patients’ health and well-being
* Participate in Primary Care team meetings
* Document in the electronic health record appropriately and in a timely manner
* Meet care coordination requirements as outlined by the MO Department of Social Services and MO HealthNet Division Primary Care Health Home initiative
* Seeks appropriate professional development opportunities
* Attains all agreed-to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic’s overall mission
* Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens, and transmissible conditions
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
* Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
* Train and implement the PRAPARE assessment
* Assist in contacting/collaborating medical providers regarding significant health information
* Provide patient education and instruction related to medication adherence
* Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure completion of in-office/suspect condition assessments as indicated by each specific program
* Participate in payer meetings
* Collaborate with/provide education to primary care providers regarding Rx prescription benefits to maximize member benefits and assist in med adherence
* Collaborate with pharmacies to increase med adherence amongst primary care population
* Assist with scanning/filing of incoming medical records/reports
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Completion of a practical nursing program required
* High School/GED required
* LPN, licensed in Missouri required
* Successfully complete the accredited Community Health Worker program
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
* Competitive benefits
* Advancement opportunities
* Professional development
* Licensure supervision
* Mentor opportunities
* Tuition reimbursement
* Scholarship program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Headspace Access
* Paid time off & Paid Holidays
* NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 20,000.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday,