Bilingual Community Health Worker - Provo, UT, United States - Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc

Description

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Job Title:

Community Health Worker
Reports to:

Site Manager
Salary:

Starting at $16.40/hr (salary commensurate with experience and relevant certifications)
Job Summary:

• Responsible for helping patients navigate and access community services, and work closely with medical and mental health providers and case managers to ensure patients have comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated care.
• Obtain and follow-up on patient data for value-based care processes.

Job Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• Licenses/Certifications/Requirements

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o High School Diploma or GED
o CHW or Care management certification preferred
o Previous CHW, Care Coordinator or MA experience preferred
o Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required within 6 months of hire
o Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire

• Experience in hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable transportation. Limited travel to other sites for cross-coverage is possible (
• Basic computer skills, including Excel. Experience with EMR documentation and medical terminology a plus.

Essential Duties:

• Assist Wasatch Behavioral Health and MCHC patients to access community and medical services.
• Act as liaison between patients and other medical offices to ensure coordination of care.
• Participate in the integrated care model to assist patients obtain both medical and mental health services.
• Work closely with medical providers, mental health providers, and case managers.
• Assist the MCHC Health Connections Coordinator with Value-based care initiatives including Transitional Care Management, Annual Wellness visits, and hospitalization/ER follow-up calls.
• Attend integrated care and value-based care coordination meetings as directed.
• Provide clear and timely instructions to patients as directed by provider.
• Daily follow-up on messages.
• Document all care and communication in the EMR.
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training, required meetings, and supervisor check-ins.
• Follow MCHC policies, procedures, and standards. Display a professional appearance and demeanor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Not an exhaustive list of all potential duties

Mountainlands Community Health Center's mission is to provide affordable, high quality primary health care to everyone in our community, including those who are uninsured, have low-income, or face other barriers to care.

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who want to join our team and help us serve all patients who seek our services.

In addition to amazing co-workers we offer competitive wages, outstanding benefits, paid holidays, and an incredible retirement (403B) match.
Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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