CAN Community Health Hiring For Community Health Worker at Jacksonville, FL Full Time

Description:

CAN Community Health one of the nation’s largest providers of HIV Services has an exciting opportunity for an Community Health Worker for our mobile medical team in Jacksonville, FL. We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company’s Mission and Values. We offer good quality of life with an excellent schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT’s Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

All new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.

CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!

Salary Range: $19 to $21/per hour based upon education & experience.

Job Title: Community Health Worker Date Revised: 07.27.20

Statement of Purpose: This position is responsible for the provision of patient care under the direct responsibility of a Licensed Practical Nurse and Physician and will be assigned to our mobile medical unit. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life. Ensures that all documentation is compliant with professional and legal standards.

Clinical Tasks: Community Health Worker

1. Greet and room patients into appropriate exam room on the mobile medical unit.
2. Collect the medical information from patient phone calls and walk-ins.
3. Performs medical intake procedures including labs, vital signs, and history.
4. Prepares patients for examinations
5. Prepares chart to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care.
6. Assist the physician during examinations.
7. Explain medical procedures to patients.
8. Administer injections.
9. Perform Electrocardiograms.
10. Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKG’ venipunctures, urine dipsticks, glucometer, etc.
11. Draw blood (Phlebotomy).
12. Performs specimen processing.
13. Clean exam rooms and sterilize medical instruments.
14. Maintains temperature logs for all clinic refrigerators containing specimens and medications.
15. Monitors patient flow after check in.
16. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
17. Documents all patient information and results accurately in the patient’s chart in a timely manner.
18. Prepares and distributes reports within the clinic and to the health care team, as necessary.
19. Prepares records/documents in response to requests from other health care providers.

20. Requests diagnostic test results from other health care providers.

21. Provides assistance with referrals and coordinates services with other organizations, federal and local programs.

22. Maintain complete and thorough documentation on research projects.

23. Performance of required medical procedures associated with research projects.

24. Manage inventory and order clinical supplies

25. Collaborates with clinic team members to coordinate patient services.

26. Promotes and practices CAN’s values and mission and adheres to all policies and procedures.

27. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with professional and departmental standards.

28. Participates and strives to achieve CAN’s SMART GOAL initiatives.

29. Adheres to ethical and legal standards of practice.

Administrative Tasks: Community Health Worker

1. Provides assistance in all clinical areas.
2. Assist in answering phones and scheduling appointments.
3. Update Patient files as needed.
4. Maintain patient medical records
5. Complete all required annual trainings in a timely manner to ensure staff compliance.
6. Continue professional training and education to advance knowledge and skills of HIV/AIDS.
7. Participates in continuous quality improvement of services rendered to CAN clients.
8. Develop and foster networking relationships with community and support resources.
9. Utilizes resources and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
10. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interpersonal relationships with CAN clients, staff, and visitors.
11. Maintains professional manner in all aspects of job tasks.
12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

CAN Required Training: Community Health Worker

• General Orientation HIV/AIDS Violence in the Workplace
• Sexual Harassment HIPAA Health Stream Courses (as assigned)

Physical Requirements: Community Health Worker

1. Neat, professional appearance
2. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
3. Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting, walking, and standing for brief periods of time.
4. Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.

Education/Professional Experience: Community Health Worker

1. Preferred Medical Assistant Certification issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of Florida, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a health care setting
2. CPR certified.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Electronic Medical Records classes through SuccessEHS.
5. HIV classes through local health departments or on-line.

Travel Requirements: Community Health Worker

This position will be assigned to staff our mobile medical unit. Travel will be primarily during the business day, although some out-of-area, weekend and overnight travel may be expected. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Community Health Worker

1. Demonstrates knowledge of HIV medical terminology, procedures, medications, and accepted treatment practices.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA rules, regulations, and mandates to ensure compliance.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and staff members.
4. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, be a self-starter, work effectively, organized and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Other Duties: Community Health Worker

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsible to: Prevention Manager

Requirements:

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