Community Health Worker - Espanola, NM

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Espanola, NM

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Community Health Worker to join our team. Presbyterian is seeking a Community Health Worker in Espanola, NM to provides patient support in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards of care in collaboration with Care Managers, Medical Providers and other members of the health care team. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

Requirements

• High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills.
• Must be able to speak language of the population served.
• High School Diploma or GED

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

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED