What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Columbia Basin Health Association?
Responsible for supporting the Maternity Support Services (MSS) program by conducting outreach,
providing patient support, performing waived testing (e.g., pregnancy tests), and completing
administrative duties to ensure program compliance and promote optimal OB patient outcomes.
General Development
both independently and as part of a team.
Revised 08/2025
Professional and Technical Knowledge
certificate and Medical Assistant - Registered (MA-R) license will be acquired as part of on the-job training.
Licenses and Certification
Possesses a valid driver’s license and meets company insurance liability standards, as well as the
ability to travel to perform other work-related activities.
Technical Skills
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providing patient support, performing waived testing (e.g., pregnancy tests), and completing
administrative duties to ensure program compliance and promote optimal OB patient outcomes.
- Description of Primary Responsibilities
- Works as part of the Maternity Support Services (MSS) team to support OB patients,
- Conducts MSS intakes, including collecting patient information and verifying
- Performs waived testing, such as pregnancy tests, following program protocols.
- Provides patient support and education to help patients follow their care plans in
- Completes and maintains documentation, including scanning MSS documents to
- Travels to remote clinic sites as needed to perform program-related activities.
- a. Connects patients with community services and resources to meet their needs and
- Guides patients on accessing community services to promote self-sufficiency.
- Provides referrals, verbally or in writing, to service providers and MSS team members.
- Offers encouragement and support to patients and their families.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community agencies relevant to program
- Prepares and submits weekly encounter reports to the supervisor by Monday at 1200
- m. to document productivity.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures,
- Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials,
General Development
- Requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities, including MSS
both independently and as part of a team.
Revised 08/2025
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities effectively, adjusting priorities
- Applies problem-solving skills to address challenges in ways that support organizational
- Recognizes the impact of their work on the efficiency of the MSS team and the quality of
Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Requires a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education and/or relevant work
- Requires the ability to gain knowledge and training in patient support, community resources,
certificate and Medical Assistant - Registered (MA-R) license will be acquired as part of on the-job training.
Licenses and Certification
Possesses a valid driver’s license and meets company insurance liability standards, as well as the
ability to travel to perform other work-related activities.
Technical Skills
- Ability to prepare basic correspondence and reports using Microsoft Word.
- Ability to create basic spreadsheets and tables using Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to develop basic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ability to enter, update, and manage data in a centralized electronic health record system and
- Proficiency in scheduling and calendar management to coordinate patient appointments and
- Ability to generate and interpret basic data reports to support program operations and
- Professional use of electronic communication tools for patient and team correspondence.
- Ability to scan, organize, and maintain electronic patient and program records in compliance
- Familiarity with telehealth or video conferencing platforms, if applicable.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for minor computer, software, or equipment issues.
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