Cambridge Health Alliance
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Date Posted: 03/09/2024
Requisition Number: 6539
Location: various CHA sites
Work Days: varies
Category: Clerical and Administrative Support
Department: Community Health
Job Type: Temporary
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 15.00
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union
Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Come join an organization where your contribution is valued and continuous learning is part of your day.
Summary:
Within the Community Health Improvement department, the Career Pathways Program (CPP)
offers structured early career exploration and opportunities for youth and young adults
interested in the fields of health and medicine. The CPP Fellowship is open to Somerville
residents ages 16 - 25 and offers onsite training and work opportunities during out of school time
Responsibilities:
Potential site responsibilities include:
● Promoting local resources for patients
● Shadowing clinical and non-clinical staff
● Filing paperwork/documentation
● Educating patients about vaccinations
● Outreach activities, including going to farmers markets, social media
● Introducing mental health resources for those who are interested
● Providing patients newly diagnosed with diabetes with the clinic’s easy-to-read
introductory booklet of dietary and physical activity recommendations
● Attending staff and/or team meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Other information:
Fellows will be required to attend weekly Career Pathways Program meetings. This may
include:
● Workshops and certification trainings
● Guest speakers/presentations
● Resume writing, interviewing skills
● Health Education
● Team building
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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