Community Health Worker

Medix is currently hiring for Community Health Worker (Hybrid) with a Health Plan in the DFW area. They will assess and communicate with members in their homes, as well as by electronic means. Community Health Workers promote wellness by helping members adopt healthy behaviors via implementing personalized care and health plans, advocating for members who may have limited access to health resources, and providing patient self-management support with a focus on empowering the member to build capacity for self-care.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5pm

Territory:Irving, TX

Training: 3 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Partner with clinical and health plan teams to engage, advocate, educate, navigate, and coordinate with and on behalf of individuals who have been identified as having social needs that impact their health
• Visit patients and members in their home or community settings while also partnering with care management and care teams (e.g., clinics, emergency departments, homecare, health plan, etc.)
• Establish trusting relationships with members and their families to help them become more engaged in their health
• Help patients identify their potential; work to increase individual empowerment and create community connections
• Facilitate timely enrollment and/or referral into applicable health and community resources
• Assist the patient in navigating to referrals and health-related care settings
• Work closely with care managers and clinical teams to ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care
• Support community partnerships
• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the community by serving as an advocate to improve health and social outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• Community Health Worker certification as required by the state of Texas.
• Two (2) years healthcare or social services experience in an acute, post-acute, or ambulatory care setting
• Must reside in Dallas Fort Worth area
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, car insurance, and an acceptable driving record with willingness to travel within 50 miles to meet in person with patients in their homes or other medical facilities including hospitals, and local physician offices.
• BLS certification