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Community Health Worker. Job in Pittsburgh Gr8Jobs
Job Description
UPMC is seeking a mission-driven Community Health Worker to support patients and neighborhoods across the Pittsburgh region. In this hybrid role, you will conduct outreach, home and community visits, and virtual follow-up to connect individuals with medical care, insurance, and social services. You will provide health education, help patients navigate the healthcare system, and address social determinants of health. Working closely with clinicians and community partners, you will document outcomes, support quality improvement, and advance UPMC's community and population health goals. Responsibilities Build trusting relationships with patients and community members to support health goals Conduct outreach, home visits, and follow-up to connect individuals with UPMC services Provide health education, coaching, and navigation of healthcare and social service systems Coordinate referrals to medical providers, insurance, and community resources Document interactions, services, and outcomes in electronic health records or tracking systems Collaborate with clinicians, care managers, and community partners to address barriers to care Advocate for patients' needs related to social determinants of health Participate in quality improvement, data collection, and program evaluation activities Maintain confidentiality and comply with UPMC and regulatory standards Attend trainings and professional development to enhance knowledge of community health Required Skills Community outreach Health education Care coordination Patient navigation Electronic health records documentation Motivational interviewing Cultural competency Data entry and tracking Knowledge of social services/resources HIPAA and confidentiality compliance