Community Health Worker - Millennium Physician Group : Job Details

Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role. The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for bridging the gap between healthcare providers, community services providers, and individuals in the community to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery. The Community Health Worker is a trained and trusted public health worker who is respected by the people they serve and applies his/her unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language, and/or culture of the communities served. Responsibilities• Helping patients and caregivers to access health resources: Works with Public Health Specialists, Health Educators, Case Managers, Social Workers, Primary Care staff, and community agencies to link patients to needed preventative health services to prevent illness, improve skills for selfmanagement of chronic conditions, and promote healthy lifestyle behavior change. • Provides health education to MPG patients regarding the primary care medical home and available resources such as the Virtual Care Clinic, Walk-in Clinics, and numerous value-based service offerings available to Millennium patients. Facilitating communication and client empowerment in health care and social service systems interactions.• Links individuals to community resources to meet basic needs that influence health (i.e. housing, food, job placement, financial assistance, literacy assistance). • Ensuring that health care and social service systems are culturally relevant and responsive to their service population. Delivering health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts. Conducting checks on individuals with specific health conditions. Providing informal health coaching and support to patients.• Staffing tables at community events.• Assisting patients with applications and paperwork.• Identify barriers to health and advocate for changing service delivery and other strategies to improve community health. • Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.• Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications• High school diploma. Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is preferred• 3+ year of experience as a Community Health Worker or in a similar role, preferred.• Experience working with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.• Understanding of the healthcare system and how to help patients find necessary resources.• Spend 80% of their time doing outreach, health education, and navigation in community settings• Having a unique understanding of the served populations and the community.• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.Physical Demands• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker musthave close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help.Equal Employment Opportunity• MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, familial status, national origin, or any other legally protected class.• Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment.• Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]