Feed 8: Community Health Assistant
Feed 8
This is a Part-time position in Colley, PA posted July 30, 2021.
Job Title: Community Health AssistantLocation: Kingston, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: DaysWork Type: Full timeDepartment: Community Health Services TeamDate Posted: 07/27/2021Job ID: R-15680Job SummaryWorks within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs.
Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system.Job Duties* Assists in the outreach of patients identified as medically complex.* Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the reinforcement of the care plan.* Engages patients by way of home visit, hospital visit and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed.* Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care.* Participates in multidisciplinary team conference in order to maximize the treatment plan.* Provides reinforcement of the treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker.* Appointment scheduling and clerical duties as needed.* Builds relationships within the community in order to identify resources that are available to the patients.Work is typically performed in an office environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.Position DetailsThis role will provide care in a participant’s home.
The role is community based and travel will be required.Work Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm (Evenings may be required based on business need)Preferred experience in home health.
CCHW certificate is preferred.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
