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Morehouse School Of Medicine
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Community Health Worker Morehouse School Of Medicine - 3.4 Atlanta, GA Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Electronic health records (EHR) management Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Relationship management Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Computer skills Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details. Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available. The MSM Community Health Worker (CHW) helps adults with epilepsy who often go to the emergency room. The CHW provides support through care coordination, education, and help finding services. The CHW works closely with Grady care teams, Transitions of Care (TOC) staff, and community partners. The goal is to help patients get the care they need, build epilepsy self-management skills, provide access to community resources, and connect to primary care after emergency or specialty care. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Community Health Worker training or willingness to complete one. Experience working with people with chronic conditions, epilepsy, or frequent emergency room use is strongly preferred. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and understand social needs that affect health. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work as part of a healthcare team. Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic health records (such as EPIC). Reliable transportation and ability to travel for home visits and community appointments. Preferred Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in emergency departments, neurology, or transitions-of-care programs. Knowledge of local healthcare systems and financial assistance resources. Experience with patient education, care navigation, or community outreach. Bilingual or multilingual skills that reflect the communities served. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
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//careers.msm.edu/postings/23783 EEO Statement Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Job Duties Description of Job Duty Key Roles and Responsibilities Clinical Coordination & Transitions of Care Work with the research team to help identify and refer patients based on study guidelines. Work closely with the TOC Care Coordinator to support smooth care transitions. Share patient updates during weekly TOC case meetings when needed. Help decide when in-person follow-up with the TOC team is needed. Care Coordination & Patient Engagement Plan and complete home visits with patients during the program. Call patients regularly to check in, offer support, and encourage care participation. Go with patients to neurology, specialty, or primary care appointments when needed. Meet patients on the day of their appointments and help guide them through the visit process. Goal Setting & Self-Management Support Help patients set small, realistic goals that matter to them. Offer encouragement and continued support during the program. Use teach-back methods to make sure patients understand appointment and transportation steps. Help patients learn to manage their care on their own before leaving the program. Access to Care & Resource Navigation Help patients apply for Grady Financial Assistance programs. Support patients in getting prescribed medications after clinic visits. Help solve barriers to care such as transportation, medication access, or missed appointments. Monitoring, Assessment & Documentation Complete monthly and bi-monthly phone and home visit assessments following the program plan. Work with the TOC Care Coordinator to complete SF-20 assessments and document them in EPIC. Track patient progress as they move from neurology and specialty care to primary care. Program Completion & Graduation Introduce patients to their Primary Care Provider (PCP) team at program completion. Teach patients how to schedule follow-up appointments on their own. Support the move from specialty and TOC care to ongoing primary care. Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Immunization Requirements It is MSM's Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated againstCOVID-19
prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
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