Job Description
JOB TITLE: Remote Healthcare Consultant - Community Healthcare Worker FULL TIME 40 hours per week - M-F 8 to 5 PAY RATE: $28.51/hour MUST live in or within a 10-15 miles radius to be considered: Allegheny, Westmoreland, York, Cumberland, Bucks or Erie county due to gas reimbursement Must stay within radius Once worker starts traveling into homes mileage will be reimbursed.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Community Health Care Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the healthcare system (providers) through outreach and education. By providing these services, CHW’s help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties to become more acculturated with each other. This position will work under the direction of a designated professional.
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required • Experience in serving the Medicaid Populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local formal and informal resource networks preferred. • Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience preferred. • Experience with a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records required. • Meet all requirements set forth by local state i.e. first aid, CPR, TB screen, etc. • 3-5 years relevant experience. • 1-2 years’ experience providing clinical services; experience in community/outpatient setting preferred. • Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, HIPPA, C.L.A.S. Standards, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions
Company Description
In the rapidly-changing, highly regulated industry that is healthcare, you need a medical staffing partner who works for you. Enter TotalMed. We’re an award-winning medical staffing agency delivering flexible healthcare staffing solutions no matter how complex your needs. But even more than that, we’re a team who really cares. Our end goal is to achieve quality patient care while enhancing your employee morale. If you’re a healthcare professional in either clinical or non-clinical healthcare, our recruiters can help you navigate the sea of healthcare jobs, uncovering your ideal career path. Or, if you’re faced with open positions and short-staffed projects in either business care or patient care, TotalMed can provide customized medical staffing solutions to fulfill your hiring requirements.