Community Health Worker
Blue Ridge, Georgia
We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Blue Ridge, GA & surrounding areas.
Posted Sep 28
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour shifts · Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM This is a full time, salary-based working M-F 8-hour shifts (8:00AM-5:00PM)5 shifts · 40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- CNA license Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Term
- Permanent This is a full time, salary-based working M-F 8-hour shifts (8:00AM-5:00PM)Full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- driver's license Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Also asks
- proficiency in technology tools and platforms for RPM, telemedicine, and EMR Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Also asks
- strong organizational and time management skills Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Also asks
- ability to read and communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills
- Also asks
- basic computer knowledge Basic computer knowledge.
- Also asks
- ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Also asks
- good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
- Also asks
- ability to work flexible hours and travel between offices and facilities Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
- Also asks
- insured automobile in good working condition
- Also asks
- clean driving record and experience operating vehicles professionally Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity
- Also asks
- reliable transportation You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily.
Preferred
- License
- Licensed Nurse
- Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant or Paramedic
- Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant
- Experience
- phlebotomy
- Experience
- public health or home health Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
- Experience
- DME delivery or logistics operations Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
What it pays
- Bonus
- Bonus Opportunities
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive Compensation Package with Bonus OpportunitiesCompetitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
- BenefitsEmployer Matched 401KEmployer Matched 401K
- BenefitsFree Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance PlanFree Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
- BenefitsEmployer Matched HSAEmployer Matched HSA
- BenefitsGenerous PTO PackageGenerous PTO Package
- BenefitsCareer Development & Growth OpportunitiesCareer Development & Growth Opportunities
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsVehicle AllowanceVehicle Allowance
- Health savings account
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Athena Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
- Day to day
- deliver medications and durable medical equipment Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.
- Day to day
- perform visits in homes and assisted living and independent living facilities Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area .
- Day to day
- collaborate with care team members to coordinate patient care and compliance Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.
- Day to day
- communicate via phone, email, Teams, Athena, and in-person
- Day to day
- facilitate and coordinate visits with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and providers Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT’s, OT’s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
- Day to day
- deliver medications, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation
- Day to day
- coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
- Day to day
- train and support patients on remote patient monitoring equipment Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
- Day to day
- deliver and assemble durable medical equipment and train patients and caregivers
- Day to day
- perform routine venipuncture, handling, and labeling Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
- Day to day
- collect blood specimens during home or facility visits Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.
- Hours stated
- M-F 8-hour shifts (8:00AM-5:00PM)
- Travel
- daily travel between homes and facilities
- Travel
- travel between offices and facilities
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
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Providence Care has merged with Your Health.
We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Blue Ridge, GA & surrounding areas. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery. This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services. Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.
Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area . You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily. This is a full time, salary-based working M-F 8-hour shifts (8:00AM-5:00PM)
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Why Choose a Career at Your Health?
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.
- Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
- Employer Matched 401K
- Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
- Employer Matched HSA
- Generous PTO Package
- Career Development & Growth Opportunities
- Vehicle Allowance
What Are We Looking For?
A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s)
Areas of Responsibility
- Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.
- Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
- Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT’s, OT’s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
- Deliver medications to patients’ homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
- Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
- Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
- Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of
DME.
- Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
- Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred. Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
- Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
- Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
- Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant. Certification must be in good standing.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
- Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
- Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
- Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity
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What's around it?
Blue Ridge, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Household income
- $44,773/yr, all local households, not nurse pay