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Community Health Worker

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out of 5 stars Corvallis, OR 97330 Remote $20.71

• $30.42 an hour Samaritan Health Services 245 reviews $20.71
• $30.

42 an hour

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists in care coordination activities with members/caregivers to maintain daily health functioning, prevent complications of medical conditions and utilize health care resources efficiently. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations and benefits to identify appropriate resources (internal or community partners) and eliminate barriers where possible.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage and Commercial Large Group plans. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health care or case management required. Medical Assistant certification preferred. Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and electronic documentation systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD

at waist KNEEL (on knees)

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward PUSH (0
• 20 pounds force) PULL (0
• 20 pounds force)

SIT CARRY

2-handed, 0

• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist Location:

Samaritan Health Services

• SHS Health Plan Ops

•

Clin Ser Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day