Community Outreach Specialist

Carina Health Network

Community Outreach Specialist enhancing patient outcomes through outreach and engagement at Carina Health Network. Focusing on chronic disease management in Colorado communities with a remote working structure.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient engagement and chronic disease management, with a strong focus on compassionate communication and education. Proficient in coordinating care and connecting patients with community resources while maintaining compliance with health regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient EngagementChronic Disease ManagementCommunity OutreachCare CoordinationBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Medical TerminologyCommunity HealthOutreach ProtocolsHealth LiteracyScreening Support

Soft Skills

Compassionate CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

EHRsMobile Documentation ToolsCare Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Colorado Community Health Worker CertificationGEDAssociate Degree

Industry Keywords

Preventive CareChronic Disease Management ProgramsUnderserved PopulationsHIPAA ComplianceCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct high-volume outreach to engage patients in preventive care and chronic disease management programs.
Build trusted relationships through compassionate, patient-centered communication and education.
Help patients overcome barriers to care, including transportation, scheduling, language, health literacy, and financial challenges.
Support patients in completing recommended screenings and follow-up care, including breast and colorectal cancer screenings.
Provide education and follow-up support for patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
Connect patients with community resources and coordinate referrals, transportation, and other non-clinical support services.
Accurately document patient interactions, outreach efforts, referrals, and outcomes in designated systems.
Collaborate with care teams and community partners to improve patient engagement, access to care, and health outcomes.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, quality standards, and outreach protocols.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant certification preferred.
Basic understanding of medical terminology
Experience working with diverse, underserved, or community-based populations.
Experience conducting in-home visits and community outreach is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as required for home visits.
Basic proficiency with technology, including EHRs, mobile documentation tools, or care management platforms.
Bilingual or multilingual skills reflective of the communities served strongly preferred.
Prior experience in community health, outreach, care coordination, or public health programs.
Colorado Community Health Worker certification through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is preferred, or ability to obtain certification within a defined timeframe, as required by state or program standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insured group health, dental, and vision plans (Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision)
Medical and dependent care flexible spending account options
Employer contributions $900 annually towards a Health Reimbursement Employer (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on the health plan selected
401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer contribution match
100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability plans paid for employees
Free 24/7 access to confidential resources through an employee assistance program (EAP)
Voluntary benefit plans to complement health care coverage, including accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
17 days of paid vacation within one year of service
12 paid sick days accrued by one year of service
14 paid holidays (which includes two floating holidays)
One paid volunteer day
Employer-paid programs/courses for professional growth and development
Cell phone and internet reimbursement
Competitive salary and full benefits
Annual, all expenses paid staff retreat
Flexible work (remote or hybrid)
Supportive, mission-driven team
Opportunities to learn and grow