Community Health Worker

Job Details

Job Location

Administrative Office - Reno, NV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Community Health Alliance is looking for a Community Health Worker. Join our talented team of Population Health that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.

We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more.

Job Summary : The Community Health Alliance (CHA) Community Health Worker (CHW) is dedicated to improving patient outcomes related to social determinants of health, improving access to resources, assisting patients in controlling and preventing chronic conditions.

Community Health Workers are certified trained public health educators improving health care delivery requiring integrated and coordinated services across the continuum of health under the supervision of their collaborative practice with a medical provider.

Our team members enjoy benefits that include :

• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 60th day from date of hire.
• Continuing education benefit available at $500 per year
• Paid Time Off :
• PTO 14 days / year and increased after one years of service : pro-rated based on FTE status
• 5 days paid sick leave per year
• 5 paid personal float days per year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
• Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match
• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.

This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to provide CHA patients and the general public with a general description of CHA's services and programs
• Ability to work with strategic partners on collaborative messaging and program coordination
• Ability to facilitate presentations regarding CHA's programs, services, and pertinent healthcare information
• Must exhibit professionalism when directly engaging with the public
• Will be required to collect data survey information
• Will be expected to keep accurate records to maintain the integrity of research findings
• Knowledge of community resources
• Skill in operating a computer / laptop utilizing word processing, presentations, databases, and e-mail
• Skill in operating various office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine, fax, smart phone, and telephone system
• Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and medical information according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
• Ability to read, write legibly and calculate mathematical figures
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of issues
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall Community Health Alliance (CHA) organization
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to any population or group (cultural competency).

Ability to hear and speak to converse over telephone and interview patients.

• Ability to hear and speak to converse over telephone and in-person
• Ability to see to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and correspondence

Education and Experience : Health care experience for at least two years preferred. Bilingual preferred. Electronic medical record experience preferred.

Ability to obtain Community Health Worker certificate within one year of hire.