Community Health Outreach Worker (12476)

Location

Fremont, CA | United States

Job description

InGenesis is seeking a Community Health Outreach Worker to work with our client. In this position, you will work 50% of the time at a mobile clinic and perform street outreach to sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations. Activities include outreach and engagement, development of the care plan, linkage of the patient with resources, and care within the clinic.

If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Advocate for patients and help them achieve their best health.
• Communicate well with patients, document clearly in the medical record, and communicate with medical providers to advocate for the patient.
• Conduct outreach and enrollment assessments.
• Create a care plan that reflects patients' needs.
• Connect patients to resources.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and health and social services.
• Meet departmental review and documentation standards for work assignments.
• Adhere to the policy and procedures of assigned clinic(s).
• Build and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Support a positive work environment and foster teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma/AA or BA preferred.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in a community-based health care service capacity.
• Bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical/clinical office environment.
• Regular bending and stretching; and lifting.
• Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard.
• Traveling to work sites including some exposure to outside elements.
• Presenting information in front of groups or the public.
• Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day.

This position is dependent on contract award.

About InGenesis

InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.

EEOC Statement

InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at .

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