COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - (Temple/Jeanes Campus - 40 hours days)
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The Community Health Worker (CHW), through home visits and phone contact, enhances communications between ambulatory care, clinic patients and the health care team, with the goal of improving participation in the plan of care and ensuring positive health outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and the patient is designed to promote positive behavior change, such as protocol adherence, regular health monitoring, and the importance of addressing health issues.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Other : Completion of 75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training (Required)ExperienceGeneral Experience and knowledge of protocols with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) (Preferred)General Experience in medical or health related field and knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred)Your Tomorrow is Here!Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Your Tomorrow is Here!TUH-Jeanes Campus, in Northeast Philadelphia, offers a unique combination: advanced medical and surgical services in a convenient, easy-to-access community setting. A member of Temple Health, TUH-Jeanes Campus has many services that are typically only found at downtown hospitals, including advanced cardiac, neurologic and orthopedic surgery. TUH-Jeanes Campus' experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer patients access to many of the latest treatments and diagnostics, while never losing sight of its commitment to providing a compassionate, personal touch .