Community Health Worker

Job Posted 9/18/2024
Axis Community Health
5925 W Las Positas Blvd STE 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
United States
Category Healthcare
Employee
Full-Time
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Pay
$26.00 to $28.00 Per Hour
Job Description

Company Description:

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, language proficiency, sexual orientation, cultural background, living situation, or insurance coverage.

 

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. AA or BA preferred.

  • Computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel, 35 WPM.

  • Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

  • Sound decision-making skills including problem solving, critical thinking, and good judgment for clinical and non-clinical issues.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

  • Reliable transportation, a valid and current driver’s license and automobile insurance is required.

  • Flexible and adaptable to change.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently.

  • Ability to learn quickly, time management and retain complex information.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for patients and help them achieve their best health.

  • Be highly dependable and independent, as much of the work will take place in various settings, medical office, specialists, hospitals and patients’ homes.

  • Conduct outreach and enrollment assessments.

  • Create a care plan that reflects patients’ needs.

  • Connect patients to resources to meet these needs.

  • Serve as a liaison between the community and health and social services.

  • Collaborate well with clinic staff, community, and Care Neighborhood team.

  • Meet documentation standards for work assignment.

  • Adhere to policy and procedures of assigned clinic.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Benefits:

  • Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.

  • Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

  • Partial educational reimbursement.

  • 12 paid holidays.

  • Accrued paid time off with each pay period.

  • Employee discount programs.


Connect with Axis:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

 

Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact HR@axishealth.org for assistance.

 

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

 

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5925 W Las Positas Blvd STE 100
Pleasanton CA 94588
United States
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