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Community Health Worker – Chw
| Company | CVS Health |
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| Location | Topeka, KS, USA |
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| Salary | $18.5 – $31.72 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- A problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude
- Fluency in language that is commonly spoken in the community is necessary. Most often this will include Bilingual English/Spanish
- US Work Authorization is required
Responsibilities
- Manage low risk referrals defined by care management program (Medical Social Work) & collaborate with social worker on action plan
- Develop trusting relationship with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals
- Meet with patients in patient centered and patient preferred location (e.g., center, facility, home, community setting)
- Promote goal setting with patients enrolled in care management
- Drive engagement with high risk individuals (e.g., completed specialty appointments, adherence to Post discharge visits) may include accompaniment to appointments
- Assist completion of applications to access eligible benefits
- Wellness checks in home, participate in remote monitoring program education on individuals with specific health conditions
- Provide health screenings, referrals and information
- Facilitate communication between all identified parties by the patient involved in care (e.g., family members, care givers, medical providers, community-based organizations)
- Document interactions with patients in medical record
- Other duties, as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred 1 year of experience in healthcare, community-based, or social work environment
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team preferred
- Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems
