Serves as a liaison between patients and the healthcare team, providing support, education, and care coordination services to help patients navigate the healthcare system and achieve their health goals.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: No
Job is based: Plains Regional Medical Center
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities
Participates in the planning and implementation of the plan of care as developed by the Care Manager.
Reports changes in patient condition (as identified by the patient) to the Care Manager and/or Primary Care Provider, as appropriate, and supports patient and family education.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and visitors at all times.
Stays current with Community Health Worker standards, PHS philosophy, and organizational programs to ensure quality care delivery.
Supports ongoing professional growth by participating in continuing education, including current literature, in-services, and workshops.
Communicates effectively with patients and customers, providing clear verbal and written instructions and information as needed.
Participates in local, regional, or state Community Health Worker meetings and events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of specialized short-term training in clinical or medical skills preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in the language(s) spoken by the population served.
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.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Location Address:
2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101-9412
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $17.46
Maximum Offer $25.96
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