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Community Health Worker Job at VMFH Division Support Services

VMFH Division Support Services Tacoma, WA 98402

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities


Job Summary:

This job is responsible for working in conjunction with a provider/interdisciplinary team to provide outreach services to patients with identified social, behavioral health, or mental health needs. An incumbent works in the field in a variety of settings, including physician clinics, patient homes, and the Emergency Department of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) hospitals to provide linkages for the various health care and social needs of the enrolled patients.


We are looking for individuals who are eager to work in clinics in the Port Orchard and Burien area.


Work is focused on:

  • Establishing effective relationships and guiding the patient/caregiver through the health care system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes
  • assisting in the coordination of efforts with the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction
  • providing general education/training designed to promote self-awareness and reinforce/maximize patient/caregiver self-management skills/tools/resources
  • facilitating access to support services, community resources and primary care for enrolled patients and tools for self-management support

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Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

  • One year of healthcare and/or community-based work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. Post-secondary community health worker training is preferred.
  • Certification/licensure as an MA, CNA, HHP or LPN is preferred.

Pay Range
$18.83 - $25.89 /hour



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