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    Community Health Assistant - Scranton, United States - Geisinger

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    Job Title:

    Community Health Assistant (Community Based - Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, Pennsylvania)

    Location:

    Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Job Category:

    Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support, Geisinger Health Plan

    Schedule:

    Days

    Work Type:

    Full time

    Department:

    GHP RN Case Management Team

    Date Posted:

    05/22/2024

    Job ID:

    R-53054

    Job Summary

    Join our team as a Community Health Assistant serving patients with complex medical and social needs in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Be a valuable resource in helping patients navigate the healthcare system.

    Job Duties

    • Assist in identifying and reaching out to medically complex patients.
    • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and execute care plans.
    • Engage with patients through home and hospital visits, and accompany them to provider appointments as required.
    • Conduct Vital Signs assessments.
    • Connect members with necessary resources by identifying care gaps.
    • Coordinate telemedicine visits between members and providers.
    • Provide disease-specific education.
    • Perform safety evaluations in patients' homes.
    • Communicate any concerns to the clinical team and manager, seeking proactive support and guidance.
    • Reinforce established treatment plans.
    • Establish relationships within the community to access available resources for patients.

    Position Details

    • Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm, with one later day per week from 9:30 am to 6 pm (No weekends or holidays).
    • Travel: Yes, this is a community-based role covering Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.

    Be part of a caring community where we value you, your family, and your well-being. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your health, financial stability, and personal growth.

    Benefits Package

    • Access to comprehensive health insurance from day one, featuring three medical plan options and flexible spending and health savings accounts.
    • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
    • Participation in a competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
    • Generous paid time off plan for quick accrual.
    • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually.
    • Enrollment in the MyHealth Rewards wellness program for health improvement incentives.
    • Support for families, including adoption assistance, paid parental and military leave, and discounted backup care membership.
    • Embrace our diverse and inclusive environment with Employee Resource Groups for networking and professional development.

    Education

    High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

    Experience

    Minimum of 3 years' related work experience - Required

    Our Purpose & Values

    At Geisinger, we are dedicated to caring for our patients, members, employees, and communities, upholding values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. Join our team for comprehensive healthcare benefits, including vision, dental, and more, from your first day. We foster collaboration and diversity to make better health accessible to all.

    Apply now to join us on this meaningful journey of care and support. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to Geisinger through our data processor.


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