SHP Community Health Worker I

Samaritan Health Services Corvallis, OR $20.71 - $30.42 Fulltime

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Summary

Hybrid remote and onsite community work assisting care coordination, member/caregiver support, and resource navigation. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience; Medical Assistant certification and Word, Excel, and electronic documentation experience preferred.

Highlights

Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic documentation systems preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in health-related field or equivalent experience
Certifications
Medical Assistant certification preferred
Physical Requirements
Lift/carry 0-20 lbs, climb stairs, stand, walk, sit
Department
Samaritan Health Plans

Job description

  • This position is hybrid that will consist of remote and onsite work within the community.
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Assists in care coordination activities with members/caregivers to maintain daily health functioning, prevent complications of medical conditions and utilize health care resources efficiently. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations and benefits to identify appropriate resources (internal or community partners) and eliminate barriers where possible.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage and Commercial Large Group plans. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health care or case management required.
    • Medical Assistant certification preferred.
    • Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and electronic documentation systems preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities.
    • Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      KNEEL (on knees)

      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Upward

      PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

      PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

      SIT

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

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