COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I - (Temple University Hospital/40 hours days) - Temple University Health System : Job Details

The Community Health Worker (CHW), through home visits and phone contact, enhances communications between ambulatory care, clinic patients and the health care team, with the goal of improving participation in the plan of care and ensuring positive health outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and thepatient is designed to promote positive behavior change, such as protocol adherence, regular health monitoring, and the importance of addressing health issues.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Other : Completion of 75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training (Required)ExperienceGeneral Experience and knowledge of protocols with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) (Preferred)General Experience in medical or health related field and knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred)_ '306470