Community Health Worker — Colorectal Cancer Screening

Job overview

The Community Health Worker role is primarily office-based in Denton, MD, with weekly travel to Choptank Community Health System sites. Pay is $19.14–$24.88 per hour. The role supports the system’s effort to increase colorectal cancer screening rates and improve preventive cancer care outcomes. The worker connects patients with providers and community services through outreach, education, reminders, navigation, and care coordination. The work helps patients overcome screening barriers and supports clinic workflows, follow-up, and accurate screening data.

What you'll do

• Conduct targeted outreach to patients overdue or at risk for colorectal cancer screening
• educate patients on prevention and screening options
• send reminders by phone, text, mail, or in person
• help schedule appointments and address barriers
• provide navigation and follow-up for abnormal results as directed
• coordinate with clinic and population health teams
• document and track screening activity
• support meetings, quality improvement, and grant reporting
• connect patients with services and provide non-directive emotional support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

community health worker

colorectal cancer screening

patient outreach

patient navigation

preventive care

care coordination

denton md

choptank community health

$19.14–$24.88/hr

chw certification

weekly site travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition and education assistance, certification scholarships, nine paid holidays, flexible paid time off, 403(b) and matching, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, referral program, wellness program, and discretionary bonuses.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required. CHW certification is required but may be obtained after starting. CHW or social work background is preferred. The position is grant-funded and requires own transportation and weekly site travel.

About the employer

Choptank Community Health System, Inc.. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.