Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
Community Health Worker - Outreach
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., Benson, Arizona, United States, 85602
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Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. The following responsibilities and qualifications outline the expectations for this position. Essential Job Duties
Screens for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol by performing glucose finger sticks, blood pressure screenings and cholesterol finger sticks. Screens for high BMI (Body Mass Index) and provides appropriate education and referrals. Renews clinical skills checklist sign‑off annually to ensure accurate collection of blood pressure, blood sugar, height, weight, BMI, neck and waist measurement, oxygen saturation metrics. Screens, documents, and reports back on patient’s social determinants of health. Completes and documents all community health screenings accurately into NextGen Electronic Health Records and submits monthly reports. Prepares and updates educational material on health care programs and services so that it is culturally appropriate. Performs quality assurance testing on all equipment. Attends and participates in department‑specific training and staff meetings. Attends Community Health Worker conferences and other developmental/educational opportunities. Assists patients with scheduling clinic appointments when in the field. Reviews monthly schedule for staffing and inventory needs. Qualifications and Requirements
This is a one-year, grant‑funded position. Employment in this role is at‑will and there is no guarantee of extension or renewal beyond the grant period. High School Diploma or GED. Completion of 40‑hour domestic violence awareness training within 6 months after hire. Completion of 40‑hour sexual assault awareness training within 6 months after hire. Completion and certification for Pesticide Handler and Worker Safety Training within 6 months of hire. Must maintain current CPR training certification. Must be 21 years of age and possess a current Arizona driver's license to qualify for coverage under company insurance. Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement. Annual Health‑E‑Arizona plus and Certified Application Counselor Certification renewals are required. Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card. Preferred Qualifications
A background in the health or social services field is preferred. Required Language Skills
Ability to comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence and communications in English and Spanish in both oral and written format. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to traverse short distances indoors and outdoors between work sites. Possess hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to constantly operate computer, telephone, and other office machinery. Possess close visual acuity necessary to accurately record and view information on a computer monitor, handwritten and typed documents. Ability to discern the nature of sounds at a normal spoken volume. Possess hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity necessary to frequently operate a motor vehicle in normal and adverse weather conditions. Possesses range of body motion and ability to exert enough force to assist in moving and lifting patients. Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to gather data in an organized fashion from varied sources. Ability to perform a variety of assignments requiring independent judgment. Ability to deal with challenges involving several variables in routine situations. Knowledge of health plans and community health centers preferred. Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs preferred. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records preferred. Basic knowledge of preventable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Knowledge and ability to work with special needs populations (homeless, veterans, low‑income housing residents, migrant and seasonal farmworkers). Ability to work independently and in "nontraditional" work settings. Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with patients, providers, and the community. Knowledge and understanding of community resources and services. Work Environment & Conditions
Work is frequently performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to outside weather conditions to include heat and cold, and humid, windy, and dry conditions. Work is occasionally performed in a health clinic setting with occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous chemicals. Work is occasionally performed in community‑based settings, including patient's home. Work is frequently performed in farm fields with the chance for exposure to pesticides. Work includes frequent driving in normal and adverse weather conditions over improved and rough road surfaces. Work requires reliable transportation as position requires frequent travel and extended hours to include early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Community Health Worker - Outreach
role at
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. The following responsibilities and qualifications outline the expectations for this position. Essential Job Duties
Screens for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol by performing glucose finger sticks, blood pressure screenings and cholesterol finger sticks. Screens for high BMI (Body Mass Index) and provides appropriate education and referrals. Renews clinical skills checklist sign‑off annually to ensure accurate collection of blood pressure, blood sugar, height, weight, BMI, neck and waist measurement, oxygen saturation metrics. Screens, documents, and reports back on patient’s social determinants of health. Completes and documents all community health screenings accurately into NextGen Electronic Health Records and submits monthly reports. Prepares and updates educational material on health care programs and services so that it is culturally appropriate. Performs quality assurance testing on all equipment. Attends and participates in department‑specific training and staff meetings. Attends Community Health Worker conferences and other developmental/educational opportunities. Assists patients with scheduling clinic appointments when in the field. Reviews monthly schedule for staffing and inventory needs. Qualifications and Requirements
This is a one-year, grant‑funded position. Employment in this role is at‑will and there is no guarantee of extension or renewal beyond the grant period. High School Diploma or GED. Completion of 40‑hour domestic violence awareness training within 6 months after hire. Completion of 40‑hour sexual assault awareness training within 6 months after hire. Completion and certification for Pesticide Handler and Worker Safety Training within 6 months of hire. Must maintain current CPR training certification. Must be 21 years of age and possess a current Arizona driver's license to qualify for coverage under company insurance. Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement. Annual Health‑E‑Arizona plus and Certified Application Counselor Certification renewals are required. Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card. Preferred Qualifications
A background in the health or social services field is preferred. Required Language Skills
Ability to comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence and communications in English and Spanish in both oral and written format. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to traverse short distances indoors and outdoors between work sites. Possess hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to constantly operate computer, telephone, and other office machinery. Possess close visual acuity necessary to accurately record and view information on a computer monitor, handwritten and typed documents. Ability to discern the nature of sounds at a normal spoken volume. Possess hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity necessary to frequently operate a motor vehicle in normal and adverse weather conditions. Possesses range of body motion and ability to exert enough force to assist in moving and lifting patients. Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to gather data in an organized fashion from varied sources. Ability to perform a variety of assignments requiring independent judgment. Ability to deal with challenges involving several variables in routine situations. Knowledge of health plans and community health centers preferred. Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs preferred. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records preferred. Basic knowledge of preventable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Knowledge and ability to work with special needs populations (homeless, veterans, low‑income housing residents, migrant and seasonal farmworkers). Ability to work independently and in "nontraditional" work settings. Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with patients, providers, and the community. Knowledge and understanding of community resources and services. Work Environment & Conditions
Work is frequently performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to outside weather conditions to include heat and cold, and humid, windy, and dry conditions. Work is occasionally performed in a health clinic setting with occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous chemicals. Work is occasionally performed in community‑based settings, including patient's home. Work is frequently performed in farm fields with the chance for exposure to pesticides. Work includes frequent driving in normal and adverse weather conditions over improved and rough road surfaces. Work requires reliable transportation as position requires frequent travel and extended hours to include early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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