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SHP Community Health Worker I

Samaritan Health Services

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCorvallis, OR

    Description

    • This position is hybrid that will consist of remote and onsite work within the community.
    • 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/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        PINCH Fingers

        GRASP Hand/Fist

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