Community Health Worker, Bilingual

Description

Summary:

Provides qualified medical interpretive services and cultural awareness of the patient population they serve. The goal is to optimize mutual communication and understanding between patients and the health care personnel. This includes efforts to improve the health literacy, health system access, support, efficiency, and value of care for patients with LEP (Limited English Proficiency).

Minimum High School diploma or GED

Certified Medical Interpreter

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural

CHW Training Preferred

• Ability to work with detailed information
• Employ high-level problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently but also collaborate
• Possesses excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Possesses strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Possess strong communication skills with diverse populations
• Exhibit a high degree of independence, adaptability, initiative, and commitment
• Demonstrates knowledge of data collection and compilation
• Proficient with Windows-based software including MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Valid NC Driver's License:
No
If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

Legal

Employer:

Wayne Health

Entity:
Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit:
Care Management

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.