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Samaritan Health Services
Community Health Worker I
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What they do
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.
$52,527 / year median in the U.S.
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Community Health Worker
I 3.3 3.3
out of 5 stars Corvallis, OR 97330 Remote $20.71- $30.42 an hour Samaritan Health Services 245 reviews $20.71
- $30.
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/wristsFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist Location:
Samaritan Health Services- SHS Health Plan Ops