Community Health Worker Job at Oregon Health & Science University
Function/Duties of Position:
The Community Health Worker demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, is self-directed, and is skilled at developing relationships quickly. The incumbent is efficient and effective in assessing and delivering direct patient care, has an in-depth knowledge of local community resources, is innovative, thinks creatively, and demonstrates flexibility.
OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and cares for over 16,000 community members as part of the community safety net. Some applicants may qualify to apply for loan repayment due to FQHC at this designation.
Required Qualifications:
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Community Health Worker works in partnership with the primary care team to assist patients and their families to improve holistic individual and community health. Responsibilities include culturally appropriate health promotion and education in OHSU Family Medicine Clinics, outreach, and community engagement.
The Community Health Worker demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, is self-directed, and is skilled at developing relationships quickly. The incumbent is efficient and effective in assessing and delivering direct patient care, has an in-depth knowledge of local community resources, is innovative, thinks creatively, and demonstrates flexibility.
OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and cares for over 16,000 community members as part of the community safety net. Some applicants may qualify to apply for loan repayment due to FQHC at this designation.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of relevant work experience in a mission driven organization.
- One year work experience with underserved populations with complex medical and social needs.
- Certified Traditional Health Worker
- Unrestricted driver’s license
- Vehicle Registration and Insurance
- BLS/CPR (to be obtained within 6 weeks of employment)
- Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Understanding of Social Determinants of Health and role of SDH in healthcare
- Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills
- Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships quickly
- Ability to plan and deliver interactive health education classes and presentations for a variety of groups
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed and patient centered care or willingness to learn
- Ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures
Experience working in a medical service delivery system or health plan (Medicare, Medicaid)- Experience providing direct service, community outreach, and or advocacy
- Experience working with an electronic health record, EPIC platform preferred
- Interest and experience in program development, improvement and assessment
Benefits:
- Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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