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Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Community Health Worker to join the Inpatient Case Management Team.
Hours/Shift: Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift
The Community Health Worker works in collaboration with the Case Manager and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Engages in interventions to improve self-management skills and improve quality of life for patients with chronic and/or complex illness. Provides education and behavior modification strategies and provides social support to patients and families. Acts as a patient advocate and healthcare navigator in assisting with resource allocation and management.
Requirements/Preferences:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Valid NC Driver's License required
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Experience working in a community-based setting preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Enhanced Benefits to support you and your family include: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption/Infertility/Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, and Emergency Back-up Care.
Enhanced Benefits to promote your well-being and secure your financial future include: The Sentara Student Debt Program, Emergency Savings Account and a Floating holiday.
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Keywords: Community, Health Worker, Outreach, Social Services, Case Management, Patient Advocate, Navigator, Assessments, Social Services
Full Time
$69k-83k (estimate)
04/11/2024
06/09/2024
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