Community Health Worker - Montgomery
Company: Sage Health
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
About Sage HealthWe believe all seniors regardless of means
deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge
fees. They've earned it.Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood
health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all
of our patients' healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare
Advantage plans that fully cover primary care. Unlike other
physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient panel of
400 or less, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented
specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a
fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global
capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only
concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.Sage Health
is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country
who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the
United States.All applicants are considered for all positions
without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry,
physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran
status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship
or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in
accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By
completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of
hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering
outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the
financial success of the organization, its clients, and its
employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is
available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an
accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process
should contact team@sage.health. About the rolePOSITION
SUMMARYCommunity Health Worker is part of the Sage Health care team
that plans/implements culturally sensitive and effective in-home
outreach and in-center services while ensuring that the services
provided align with the Sage Health model of care. This position is
responsible for delivering outreach education services as a health
advocate, providing information regarding community resources, and
encouraging visits to their Sage Health provider. Community Health
Workers also engage patients, create trusting relationships, and
provide care coordination and management to patients with social
determinants of health challenges, high emergency department and
inpatient utilization rates, and significant financial
vulnerability. What you"ll doPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure
patient information remains secure and confidential. Develop a
database of grant-funded and community resources, i.e., food banks,
transportation, churches, etc.Participates in center and market
interdisciplinary team meetings, i.e., Weekly Utilization Medical
Cost MeetingAssist patients in applying for government and
community assistance or additional support, i.e., Medicaid, energy
assistance, etc.Provides concise and thorough documentation through
progress notes, including progression and attainment of goals,
referrals to internal and external agencies, and
contact/involvement with the patient's family.Support the members
in improving their well-being by staying out of the hospital and
attending regular visits to their primary physician via education,
clinical resources, and/or membership follow-up.Support the members
in ensuring the pick-up of their prescriptions by providing
education, quality compliance, and membership follow-up.Acts as a
liaison and advocate between the patient, family, physician, and
facilities/agenciesProactively engage the members to manage their
own health and healthcare decisions.Provide members with education
on community resources and benefits.Listen actively, communicate
with empathy, and respectfully gather information.Conduct outreach
to encourage participation in health-related programs, services,
and/or providers.Use methods that promote learning and positive
behavior change.Use a variety of interactive teaching and coaching
methods for different learning stylesPerform other duties as
assigned.Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Currently resides
in the Sage Health Medical Center City/CountyValid driver"s
license, car insurance, and access to an automobileMust be able to
travel between multiple healthcare facilities, i.e., centers,
hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and patient homes.Ability to
travel locally up to 90% of the time.Must have at least two years
of experience within the community/city.Attain Community Heath
Worker certification within one year of hire.Experience working
with the needs of vulnerable populations. Excellent interpersonal,
written, and verbal communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED Bilingual (English/Spanish) (read, write,
and speak) preferred.Current Certification as a Community Health
Worker by the State At least 5 years' experience in the delivery of
services that are resident-driven and work with families to address
multiple issues in-home and/or community-based environmentPhysical
RequirementsPrimary DutyPercent of Time Performing DutyVisual
AcuityYES75-100%HearingYES75-100%StandingYES75-100%WalkingYES75-100%Lifting/Pulling/PushingNO0-24%SittingYES75-100%
Reports To: Operations DirectorPId9c9181dd5ce-25660-34169554
Keywords: Sage Health, Montgomery , Community Health Worker - Montgomery, Healthcare , Montgomery, Alabama
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