Community Health Worker - PT Days

Location
Torrance
Workplace
On-site

About this role

The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings. CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health.
  • Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care
  • Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps
  • Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps
  • Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions
  • Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred
  • Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs
  • Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services

Education

n/a

License/Certification Requirement

Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation

Compensation Range:

$25.00/hr

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