Community Health Outreach Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus, OH 43219Join PrimaryOne Health and be a part of something special— help us care for our community—with compassion, dignity, and purpose. We are a mission-driven team providing quality care, hope, and healing to the community we proudly serve. Apply Today. WHO WE ARE PrimaryOne Health’s commitment to high-quality service, personal patient care, and access to state-of-the-art technology enables us to remain the fastest growing urban health center in Central Ohio. Our patients have access to primary healthcare, dental and vision services, nutrition planning, diabetes education, and other specialty medical services for the entire family within their own neighborhood. PrimaryOne Health is dedicated to improving quality of life through providing access to the highest possible quality healthcare. WORK FOR US! PrimaryOne Health is currently seeking a Community Health Outreach Worker for our Columbus health centers. Essential Job Responsibilities: Coordinate appointments, transportation and other social or personal services for patients as needed. Assist clients in obtaining a primary care medical home; complete initial intake entry forms, maintain client records. Provide community members with social support, help them connect to support groups, or assist them in completing applications for services. Responsible for client follow-up broken appointments and/or incomplete service delivery. Collect data to help evaluate the success of programs and identify needs for new programs. Keep records of activities and write reports of their findings for Community Services Department. Assess client needs; confer with medical, social service, shelter and community personnel to gain insight into client’s needs; advocates on client’s behalf. Establish eligibility and assist to obtain benefits and services. Participates in quality improvement activities and performs other duties as assigned. Moderate local travel required. Attends and participates in all appropriate staff meetings, work groups, etc., as directed. Other duties or special projects as assigned. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred. Community Health Worker certification required. One to three years of relevant community service experience preferred.   WHAT WE OFFER PrimaryOne Health offers competitive wages and an extremely attractive benefits package, including generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/STD/LTD/Life, Professional Development / Professional Education, and company contribution to retirement plan. Other perks, such as discount programs, EAP, and worksite wellness are also available. Most benefits are available on the first of the month following date of hire. EEO Qualifications