A Community Health Worker works in the community to help individuals get medical care and access to health care resources. Promotes preventative care and health screenings; works with health care providers to improve community outreach.
Patient Community Navigator - Temporary QUMG (Full-Time, 40, Day) Queen's University Medical Group Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time $26.66 - $31.99 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with patients, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Performs activities off-site, in the community, and makes patient home visits as required. Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with policies and procedures and consistent with the goals and objective of the department and the Queen's University Medical Group (QUMG).
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential:
stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds.
Frequent:
standing, walking, reaching at and below shoulder level.
Occasional:
sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, pushing/pulling usual weight of 1 pounds up to 2.5 pounds of force, carrying usual weight of 5 pounds, reaching above shoulder level.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Work involves extensive off-site activities, including home and community-based visits with patients. Must have reliable transportation in order to make visits to sites where patients reside. May be exposed to negative responses from patient or family.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
High School diploma or equivalent. Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations. Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record. Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker or Patient Navigation certification preferred. Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of relevant healthcare/social services experience; or one (1) year of healthcare/social services experience with a Community Health Worker certificate. Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral health and/or substance use issues preferred. Prior experience working with Native Hawaiian and other underserved populations preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet Your Health.
Our Legacy Our Mission:
To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions Aloha inspires us in all that we do Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all Excellence is our quest
