Patient Advocate (Community Health Worker)

Salary: starting at $15/hr

Are you ready to help make a difference in our patient's lives?!

We want to support and coach at-risk patients to manage their own health and assist them in navigating the health care and social service systems. This advocate will build trusted relationships in the community served. We focus on coaching and empowering patients to take an active role in healthy lifestyles. The person in this role will effectively link our patients to available community-based resources by coordinating with area agencies.

We will provide on the job training and pay for this person to complete the Community Health Worker certification. If you have a passion for helping others, this could be just what you are looking for! 

Work hours: Full-time, hourly position. Hours are subject to change. Clinic hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. A typical work week for this position Monday - Friday from 10am - 6pm. 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to speak other languages preferred
• Experience working with underserved and diverse populations in community settings preferred 
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements and demands of an active position, including but not limited to:

• STANDING/WALKING - Up to 90% of the work may be spent walking or standing on tile floors.
• SITTING - Up to 10% of the day may be spent sitting while performing computer and telephone tasks.
• CARRYING - Up to 5% of the time may require carrying (5 lbs.) charts, equipment and supplies.
• PUSHING/PULLING - No more than 5% of the time may be spent pushing or pulling equipment.
• REACHING/STRETCHING - Up to 10% of the workday may be spent reaching for files.
• HANDLING - Must be able to perform hand and wrist movements in performing administrative tasks.
• FINGERING - Must have average ability to use telephone properly and perform written tasks.
• FEELING - Normal tactile feeling is required for all tasks.
• TALKING - Average ability is required in working with staff and patients.
• HEARING - Average ability is required in communicating with staff and patients.
• SEEING - Average ability is required to perform all supervisory and patient care tasks.

 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance – Fordland Clinic pays 90% of an individual employee’s monthly premium costs, and a significant portion of alternate plans for employee only, employee + spouse, employee+ child(ren), or family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – Fordland Clinic offers affordable dental insurance, as well as a buy up option for those anticipating higher expected dental expenses.
• Vision Insurance – that includes coverage options for eye exams, glasses as well as contact lenses.
• Life Insurance – Fordland Clinic Provides $15,000 of life insurance to its employees at no cost to the employee. Additional life insurance coverage for employees, their spouse and children are also available at group pricing.
• Aflac Products – Employees have the option of purchasing additional products such as long-term disability, short term disability, accident, and other insurance products at group rates through our Aflac representative.
• Generous PTO
• Bereavement Leave and Extended Sick Bank time
• Retirement – 403(b) retirement option with employer matching 
• Continuing Education Reimbursement – Fordland Clinic supports employees’ efforts to remain up to date on required certifications and skills. Reimbursement for job related certifications and continuing education is available based on Fordland Clinic guidelines.
  
• Fitness Benefit – Fordland Clinic encourages health and wellbeing and will contribute up to $100 per year for a fitness facility membership, or other approved fitness expenses.
• “Thank You” recognition program through Motivosity, redeemable for gifts and gift cards.