Community Health Worker - Santa Fe

Overview

Now hiring a Community Health Worker for the Santa Fe area!

Presbyterian is seeking a Community Health Worker for the Santa Fe area to provide patient support in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards of care in collaboration with Care Managers, Medical Providers and other members of the health care team.

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt: No
• Job is based at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
• Work hours: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

Ideal Candidate:

High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills . Must be able to speak language of the population served.

Qualifications

• High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills .
• Must be able to speak language of the population served.

Education Essential: High School Diploma or GED

 

 

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and implementing, the plan of care as developed by Care Manager
• Report changes in patient condition as reported by patient to Care Manager and/or Primary Care Provider as appropriate. Support patient and family teaching.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and visitors.
• Keep current with community health care worker standards, PHS philosophy, and PHS programs in order to maintain quality.
• Maintains education development through participation in education programs current literature, inservice meetings and workshops
• Performs other functions as required.
• Interacts effectively with customers, providing instructions and information, both written and verbal as appropriate
• Participates in local, regional or state community health care worker events/meetings

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $23.99/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.