Community Health Worker

About the role

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Community Health Worker to join our team! Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Presbyterian Espanola Hospital Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Qualified candidates bring experience in community health or clinical settings, a commitment to community wellbeing, and comfort using Microsoft Office and learning an electronic medical record.
• This position works primarily in person at the clinic, with some outreach in Española and surrounding communities. It is part of a collaborative statewide Presbyterian Community Health team, with remote meetings and occasional travel for trainings.
• This role includes a $4/hour differential to support cost‑of‑living needs in the Española area.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Following up on clinical and community referrals for pregnant and postpartum people
• Navigating patients to appointments, resources, and Medicaid enrollment
• Leading the Española Produce Rx program, enrolling eligible participants and coordinating weekly food distribution
• Building community partnerships and attending events to identify individuals needing support accessing care
• Documenting referral outcomes in Excel and the EPIC electronic medical record
• Providing feedback on workflows and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Level I qualifications:
• High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills.
• Must be able to speak language of the population served.
• Education Essential: High School Diploma or GED
• Level II Qualifications:
• (Level II and III qualifications) Certified Community Health Worker Specialist I, II, or III; Three years of experience interacting with community members or in community health/public health services.
• *Posted compensation reflects level II
• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Wellness
• Why work at Presbyterian?
• As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Additional Information

Location Address: 1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $27.25 Now Hiring: Community Health Worker

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