Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
POSITION: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
DEPARTMENT: RURAL HEALTH
FLSA STATUS: NONEXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents the job requirements and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Rural Health Clinic NonClinical Director the Community Health Worker will service as a vital link between the community and healthcare providers assisting individuals and families in navigating healthcare services improving health outcomes and promoting wellness.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Rural Health Clinic NonClinical Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with: All Rural Health personnel Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Certifications and Licensures:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certificate in community health or related field preferred. Must be willing to obtain Community Health Worker certification within a specified period after employment. Must have reliable transportation to attend off campus events/activities.
Work Experience:
Prior experience in community health social services or healthcare is preferred but not required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A:
Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
DEPARTMENT: RURAL HEALTH
FLSA STATUS: NONEXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents the job requirements and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Rural Health Clinic NonClinical Director the Community Health Worker will service as a vital link between the community and healthcare providers assisting individuals and families in navigating healthcare services improving health outcomes and promoting wellness.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Rural Health Clinic NonClinical Director
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with: All Rural Health personnel Physicians and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community Franklin Medical Centers mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate capable and personalized treatment to our patients and their families always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Engage with community members to provide education on healthrelated topics preventative care and available services. Promote health literacy and encourage individuals to utilize healthcare resources effectively.
- Assist patients in accessing healthcare services including scheduling appointments/followups completing community care referral forms navigating insurance and following up on medical treatments. Provide support to patients to ensure continuity of care.
- Answer screen and forward incoming calls. Record messages and forward them to the appropriate person. Provide basic and accurate information inperson and via phone/email.
- Assist with registering patients such as entering and/or scanning patient information into the computer system ensuring that patient information is up to date and collecting copays deductible etc.
- Conduct basic health screenings including blood pressure glucose and other relevant checks. Refer patients to appropriate medical professionals for followup as needed.
- Act as an advocate for patients by addressing barriers to care such as transportation language or financial challenges. Support patients in understanding their rights and available community resources.
- Collect and document patient data track outcomes and provide regular reports to the NonClinical RHC Director. Maintain accurate and uptodate records as required by regulations and facility standards.
- Work closely with healthcare providers social workers and community organizations to ensure patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Attend and participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
- Organize and participate in health fairs workshops and other outreach activities aimed at improving community health and awareness.
- Attend offcampus events/activities via reliable transportation (e.g. personal vehicle).
- Properly use and maintain all office equipment in the work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Certifications and Licensures:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certificate in community health or related field preferred. Must be willing to obtain Community Health Worker certification within a specified period after employment. Must have reliable transportation to attend off campus events/activities.
Work Experience:
Prior experience in community health social services or healthcare is preferred but not required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and write effectively
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively when completing several tasks at once
- Strong organizational skills
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information
- Strong customer service skills; ability to engage and support diverse populations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Proficient with computers and ability to learn computer software
- Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
- Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets office machinery etc.
- Position self to maintain files in file cabinets provide patient care etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as computer printers scanner etc.
- Ability to observe details at close range
- Ability to move boxes equipment etc. and assist with moving/handling patients up to 20 pounds for various needs
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A:
Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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