Community Health Worker (General Internal Medicine)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide direct care services to patients as well as clinical support for the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) and other Value Based Performance Programs. They will serve an important role in furthering care plans developed by providers, management of chronic disease, promotion of healthy behaviors and preventing unnecessary hospital utilization by, including but not limited to, performing in-home assessments, conducting SDOH patient screenings, helping patients and families navigate and access essential community resources, and conducting depression screenings.  

  DEPARTAMENTAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will conduct in-home visits related to basic care continuity as well as following hospitalizations to facilitate care needs assessments in addition to closely working with providers to develop and execute chronic care management plans.
• Collection of clinical data during home visits including but not limited to basic vital signs and weight
• Conducts Social Determinant of Health Patient Screenings.
• Assist patients in setting personal health related goals and make all scheduled health appointments
• Help patients and families identify and access pertinent community resources
• Provide effective patient education to promote and adopt healthy behaviors
• Assists with care coordination of Medicare beneficiaries.
• Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.
• Timely and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC related to patient care encounters.
• Utilizes appropriately and accurately the electronic system to perform required duties.

Note:  The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.  Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

•  High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ work experience providing outreach services. 
• Experience should include writing reports and maintaining records.

• Completion of an accredited Community Health Worker training program is preferred. 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.  University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits