What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Katahdin Valley Health Center?
Note: The stated pay rate for each position reflects the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers will depend on your skills and experience relevant to the position.
The Community Health Worker will work cooperatively with KVHC patients in the endeavor to increase the number of patients who have access to health care. The person in this role will assist patients in applying for insurances, coverage, the sliding fee discount program, medication assistance and other resources. The Community Health Worker will conduct outreach, marketing and education to better inform patients on the management of health conditions, prevention of diseases, and choices of coverage and how their plan works. The Community Health Worker is responsible to help patients and their families to navigate and access community services and adopt healthy behaviors. The Community Health Worker acts as a bridge between providers and patients to promote health, reduce disparities, address social determinates of health, and improve service delivery.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus Plan
- Referral Program
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $17