Community Health Worker
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Job Description
At CVS Health were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nations leading health solutions company we reach millions of Americans through our local presence digital channels and more than 300000 purposedriven colleagues caring for people where when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart each and every day.
Title:Community Health Worker
Location:Various
Company Description
The mission of Oak Street Health is to rebuild healthcare as it should be.
We are a rapidly growing innovative company of communitybased healthcare centers delivering higher quality health and wellness care that improves outcomes manages medical costs and provides an unmatched experience for adults on Medicare.
The Oak Street model integrates outstanding clinical expertise technology and teamwork to deliver improved care quality and cost savings. These cost savings are then reinvested into care in our communities creating a virtuous cycle of improving community health.
We are a national organization servingover 100000 patientsand we aregrowing rapidly. We are adiverseteam of care providers service team members technologists community outreach experts business professionals and more all dedicated to our Oaky Values and motivated by our mission. Were looking forward to getting to know you!
Role Description
Oak Street Health takes a teambased approach to providing outstanding patient care. As a part of the care management team this role will provide care to an underserved segment of the community. Our Care Teams consisting of a Provider Nurse MA and Medical Social Worker build individual relationships across a panel of 500800 patients. The Care Team is responsible for delivering excellent hightouch primary care and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system. We have support team members that assist with specific tasks and/or cases such as Behavioral Health Specialist and Care Coordinators.
Community Health Workers are an important part of our Care Teams. Building trust and promoting encouragement are two key objectives. High levels of flexibility attention to detail and problem solving are required to be successful. You will be expected to build: relationships with Oak Street Health patients carry a caseload manage care plans perform proactive phone and inperson outreach and assessments to our members based on their care needs lead and support Care Team decision making participate in weekly care team meetings and coordinate clinical and complementary services needed to provide a high quality health care experience from Oak Street Health.
Responsibilities
Manage low risk referrals defined by care management program (Medical Social Work) and collaborate with social worker on action plans
Form relationships with patients and their caregivers to support prevention focused care and ED/ hospital diversion and focusing interventions on reduction of avoidable hospital admissions
Meet with patients in patient centered and patient preferred location (e.g. center facility home community setting)
Drive engagement with high risk individuals (e.g. completed specialty appointments adherence to Post discharge visits) may include accompaniment to appointments
Assist with completion of applications to access eligible benefits
Conduct wellness checks in home participate in remote monitoring program education on individuals with specific health conditions
Facilitate communication between all identified parties for the patient involved in care (e.g. family members care givers medical providers communitybased organizations)
Partner with patients to identify their goals increase engagement in care and reduce barriers to achieving healthcare goals and of their care plan
Navigate Managed Care plans and resources to ensure mindful utilization
Manage an assigned caseload while remaining in compliance with all internal and regulatory requirements (where delegated services are active)
Collaborate with internal care teams as well as external healthcare professionals patient social supports and insurance resources to assess the patients healthcare needs and ensure successful outcome of care plan goals
Scheduling leading and maintenance of interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings (where delegated services are active)
Conduct assessment(s) to identify individual patient needs and goals develops a specific patientcentered care plan to address problems sets goals and interventions as identified during the assessment
Maintain HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
Capacity to transport oneself to members homes and facilities and comply with travel and mileage reimbursement policies
Complete all activities and interventions outlined in the members care plan and ongoing monitoring of cases to ensure routine follow up and progression in their care plan goals
Partner with Care Team throughout managed patients inpatient and post acute episodes of care
Maintain clear documentation of patient enrollment and progression through programs within compliance timeframes
Practice in accordance with applicable laws and standards and ethical principles
Perform other job duties as requested by Care Management leadership team
Participate in compliance audits of caseload (where delegated services are active)
What are we looking for
Bachelors degrees and/or minimum of two years of relevant health care experience required
Prior care coordination or case management experience
Bilingual in Spanish or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve strongly preferred
A problemsolving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude
Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems
Knowledge of community resources and resource navigation
Experience with motivational interviewing behavior change health promotion and coaching
Knowledge of payer managed care programs preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation
Accomplished problemsolving skills and a highly flexible and accountable work ethic
Experience working with multiple software platforms electronic health records google suite including gmail and google documents spreadsheet development and navigation data processing
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities appropriately
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being Oaky
What does being Oaky look like
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being spy
Why Oak Street
Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare as well as:
Collaborative and energetic culture
Fastpaced and innovative environment
Competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time generous 401K match with immediate vesting and health benefits
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth/careers.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 $38.82This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual fulltime salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience education geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus commission or shortterm incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers patients members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions) and an employee stock purchase plan.
Nocost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings tobacco cessation and weight management programs confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off flexible work schedules family leave dependent care resources colleague assistance programs tuition assistance retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/26/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
