COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - Full time
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.
UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.
UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.
UMMS has been recognized as a top employer nationally and most recently is a recipient of the Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Large Employers award, as well as Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women honors.
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER – Full time
Job ID: REF38987J
Area of Interest: Nursing Support
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: 8-430
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
Under supervision, visits individuals and families in their homes, in shelters or other similar places to provide basic community outreach services and to assist with social interventions necessary in coping with a new diagnosis.
May interact with individuals and families at the bedside in the hospital to enroll in community outreach services. Once enrolled, primary communication with patients may be telephonic, face to face or via written material. Community Health Workers will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams and other agencies to improve patient care.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- Two years work experience providing outreach services. Experience should include writing reports and maintaining records.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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