Community Health Worker - Lincoln County
US-NM-Ruidoso
Careers (External)
Req #: 46697
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Now hiring a Community Health Worker for the Lincoln County area! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing regional Community Health Worker team? Presbyterian is now hiring a Community Health Worker - Level 1 for Lincoln County, New Mexico. The role is located in an outpatient clinic setting, and will be providing support and navigation to patients during pregnancy and postpartum. This position will provide patients with basic health education, referrals to community-based organizations and community health programs and access to care navigation. We are looking for candidates who have experience working in a clinical environment and/or health promotion. How you belong matters here. We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community. At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members. Why Join Us * Full Time - Exempt: No * Job is based at Lincoln County Medical Center * Work hours: Days * Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees. Responsibilities: * Participate in the planning and implementing, the plan of care as developed by Care Manager * Report changes in patient condition as reported by patient to Care Manager and/or Primary Care Provider as appropriate. Support patient and family teaching. * Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and visitors. * Keep current with community health care worker standards, PHS philosophy, and PHS programs in order to maintain quality. * Maintains education development through participation in education programs current literature, inservice meetings and workshops * Performs other functions as required. * Interacts effectively with customers, providing instructions and information, both written and verbal as appropriate * Participates in local, regional or state community health care worker events/meetings Qualifications: * High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills. * Must be able to speak language of the population served. Education Essential: High School Diploma or GED
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