Community Health Worker Req #: 9999999783
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: RWJBH Primary Care Union City
Location: TRI-MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG, 240 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Community Health Worker will primarily be working out in the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. A CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent CHW Training/Orientation (completed while employed)

Scheduling Requirements:

Day shift Full Time

Essential Functions:

Work as a team with colleagues to share resourcesSchedule weekly follow-up calls and home visits to patientsMake follow-up appointments with a Primary Care Physicians or SpecialistsMaintain external and internal documentation accurately via EPIC and Microsoft ExcelCollaborate with clinical staff to discuss patient's health goals and barriers to optimum healthReply consistently and effectively to emails and secure chat messages from manager/ team and/or colleaguesAssist patients with organizing their records- Assist patients in educating about MyChart, including signing patients up for MyChartEnsure patients who have Medicaid retain their coverage by contacting Medicaid, and/or help patients fill out their re-enrollment packetAssist patients with access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation, utilities (focusing on the SDoH Fields)Meet patient s bedside in hospital or outreach where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool via EPIC

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsTuition ReimbursementShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer