Community Health Worker (Part Time) Job Locations US-AL-Bayou La Batre Posted Date 1 day ago(11/6/2024 12:07 PM) Job ID 2024-23440 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Accordia Health - Bayou Category Entry Level, Behavioral Position Type Part Time Shift/Hours Part time and event focused, outreach. 8:00am-4:30pm with flex Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

General Responsibilities:

Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming mannerFollows and adheres to PCHP, HIV/HCV grant protocols and policies. Provide community outreach/education and testing events within Mobile and Baldwin Counties.Administering oral HIV testing kits and reading results for patient referrals.Professional written and in person communication skills between agency programs and community outreach agencies.Administer HIV/HCV oral swab testing kits, with 15 minute results presentedCommunicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the patient referrals with MD/CRNPs at referral locations for HIV/HCV care, PrEP/PEP servicesCommunicates effectively with outside agency referrals sources; such as Ryan White CentersResponds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner Updates patient medical records as neededAssists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services Schedules appointments to outside providersProvides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEnsures all releases are obtained and scanned into P.O.S. timely and accuratelyVerifies all insurance eligibility and enters accurate information in EHR as indicatedMakes copies, faxes documents and performs other related clerical duties as needed Adheres to professional code of ethics Effectively demonstrates the application of CHW competencies and continually seeks education and training on high-risk populations served.

 

Additional job duties depending on location may be as follows:

Assists with the patient assistance pharmacy forms as needed, which includes communicating with the consumer regarding proof of income Coordinates appropriate services for consumers in crisis Performs relief for other staff members Assists with and works with all organization personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected health information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the organization’s policies and procedures and legal requirements

 

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needsAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocuments legibly

 

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumer’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm to consumers and families

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows AltaPointe Policy & ProceduresMaintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshopsOther duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of the Job: 

 

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, continuously bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and lift at least 10 pounds. Must have visual acuity in at least one eye and manual dexterity.

There is frequent standing during outreach and community events.Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.Any other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications

High school graduate or the equivalent;Possesses and maintains current certification for a Community Health Worker with the first six months of employment, and previous medical/health front desk experience preferred.

 

Knowledge in topics, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

General knowledge of nursing careKnowledge of chronic health conditionsKnowledge of medical terminology, as pertains to population servedFamiliarity of pharmacology Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM injectionsKnowledge of crisis intervention Knowledge of cultural diversity Basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Care PrinciplesKnowledge of HIV education and prevention methods Knowledge of HIV and HEP C viruses and PrEP/ PEPKnowledge of social determinants of healthKnowledge of available referral sources for physical health, mental health, and social servicesBasic knowledge of utilizing Electronic Health RecordsBasic knowledge of DMH, HRSA, and Medicaid standardsBasic clerical skillsKnowledge of utilizing Electronic Health RecordsUse of standard office equipment including computers, photocopy and fax machines