Community Health Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Keep accurate, updated, organized records after every patient visit to ensure that there are no undocumented breaks between treatments or visits

Answer questions about benefits available to individuals or refer them to the correct organization to get help

Discuss benefits like child care, food stamps, housekeeping, sanitation and money management to determine needs versus wants

Review and submit reports requested by the Social Services Coordinator or Case Managers

Interview family members or individuals to obtain a complete family history to more closely determine which services are appropriate and needed

Assist with sliding fee applications

Assist with patient assistant applications

Assist with clerical needs, as requested.

Complete transportation and home visits, as requested

Regular and punctual attendance in office during business hours

Requirements :

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge about any of the following areas of social services : marriage, speech, sociology, personal health, human biology or casework methods

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

High level of flexibility and willingness to help with the daily tasks

Preferred :

Experience in some type of customer service role