Community Health Worker - School Based

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RPT6 - All Other Employees
- Part-+ Hours Otsego, MI, US

Salary Range: $19.52 To $21.50 Hourly

Description

Inter Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

Inter Care is searching for a Part
- Time Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team in Otsego! At Inter Care, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation starting at $19.52 per hour and benefits package which includes:

• Vacation/personal paid time off
• Sick time
• 10 paid holidays

At Inter Care Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Inter Care NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however,you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.

Work Schedule:

Primary hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., with some evening work until 7:00 p.m. as needed.

Primary Accountability

Functions collaboratively with site Providers, Health Center Manager, and the Director of Special Programs as a member of the Student Health Center’s team. Responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The Community Health Worker builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.

Represents Inter Care at the Student Health Center along with performing the front office functions of the clinic.

Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1) Functions as Front Office Specialist for the Student Health Center as well as overall responsibility for the Center.

• a) Greets and assists patients in navigation of their visit.
• b) Registers new and existing patients for their scheduled appointment.
• c) Accurately enters patient demographic and insurance information into the electronic practice management system.
• d) Accurately identifies patient visit type as confidential following Inter Care’s policy on confidentiality.
• e) Assesses the need for insurance enrollment, sliding fee eligibility, and state funded assistance programs.
• f) Schedules follow-up and walk-in appointments as requested.
• g) Pulls MCIR as needed for patient visit.
• h) Coordinates daily flow and activities within and outside the clinic including facility access.
• i) Orders supplies in a frugal financially responsible way (mindful of the monthly budget).
• j) Responsible for retrieving mail from the main school site, other Inter Care locations, and post office as needed.
• k) Monitors and assesses all facility needs for the clinic.
• l) Maintains order and cleanliness within the Health Center throughout the day.
• m) Coordinates needed repairs to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• n) Maintains and updates all state and regulatory signage to comply with various legal requirements.
• o) Maintains petty cash processing and balancing.
• p) Performs various clerical duties including scanning and faxing of documents and identification cards.
• q) Creates letters, including student notes and communication as needed.

2) Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.

• a) Provide ongoing follow up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/families.
• b) Conduct intake interviews with patients, including enrolling and/or referring patients into MI Bridges, Sliding Fee Program, Healthy Michigan Plan and other programs.
• c) Assists patients with completing assistance program applications and registration forms.
• d) Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment and follow-up with uninsured patients.

3) Works closely with an integrated care team to help ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care.

• a) Responsible for providing consistent communication to provider care team to evaluate patient/family status, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress.
• b) Reduce stigma and other barriers to initiating or continuing health care by providing…