Community Health Worker

AltaMed Health Services

Community Health Worker at AltaMed promoting health for underserved communities in Southern California. Focused on addressing social and medical challenges impacting patients' health.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeAnaheim • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community health support, including chronic disease management, health care navigation, and culturally appropriate health education. Proficient in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques to effectively assist diverse patient populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Outreach ExperienceChronic Disease ManagementBilingual CommunicationBLS CertificationHealth Care Navigation

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Hard Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementHealth Care NavigationPreventive Health CareMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Informed Care

Soft Skills

Cultural CompetenceInterpersonal CommunicationEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

EpicEssette

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Community Health WorkerHealth CareSocial Determinants of HealthPreventive Health ScreeningsPatient Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of their community who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs.
Help patients address the social, medical, and community problems that lead to poor health.
Support patients with health care navigation, specialty appointments/referrals, PCP appointments/establishing routine care and preventative health screenings.
Provide culturally appropriate health information on topics related to chronic disease management and prevention.
Receive training in Epic & Essette, DHCS requirements, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and more.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A High School Diploma or GED is required
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health care or community outreach settings.
Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Corporate Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Pet Care Insurance