Community Health Worker

Geisinger

Community Health Worker providing outreach and resource assistance to patients in complex medical and social situations. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for care plan implementation while engaging patients through various interactions.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs
Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system
Orients and assesses new Community Health Workers
Provides regular assessment of the level of proficiency demonstrated by staff during the orientation period in order to support decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met
Assists in the identification and outreach of medically complex patients
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the care plan
Engages patients by way of phone call, home visit, hospital visit, and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed
Completes vital signs
Identifies gaps in care and connects members with resources
Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers
Performs disease specific education
Conducts Medication Review to ensure medication adherence
Conducts safety evaluations in patients home
Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care
Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively
Participates in multidisciplinary team conference in order to maximize the treatment plan
Provides reinforcement of the treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker and is available for consultation and case review as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vital Signs MeasurementDisease Specific EducationSafety EvaluationsTelemedicine FacilitationGaps in Care Identification

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProactive Support

Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification