Community Health Worker - PT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

  • Torrance, California
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings. CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTorrance, California
    Websitehttps://www.torrancememorial.org/contact-us/

    Description

    Description

    The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings.  CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health.
    • Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care 
    • Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps
    • Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps 
    • Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions 
    • Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred 
    • Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs 
    • Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services 

    Education 

    n/a

    License/Certification Requirement

    Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation

    Compensation Range:

    $25.00/hr

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