Community Health Worker
Compensation
$18.5 – $35.29 /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Independence, MO
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Community Health Worker is an onsite role based in Independence, MO, acting as a liaison between patients and medical systems for Oak Street Health. The hourly pay range for this position is $18.50 to $35.29, and the role supports the care team in removing barriers to wellness. This role exists to improve health literacy and access to resources for patients. By accompanying patients to appointments and connecting them with community services, the Community Health Worker helps patients achieve their health goals and improve their overall quality of life.
What you'll do
- Establish relationships with patients and community organizations.
- Manage patient referrals and coordinate care plans with the Medical Social Worker.
- Assist patients with benefit applications and resource navigation.
- Document interactions in the electronic medical record.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftindependence mooak street healthcommunity health workerclinicalcase managementoutreach$18-$35/hronsite
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings, and wellness programs.
Why this role
Requires travel to patient-centered locations; reliable transportation is essential.
About the employer
Oak Street Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Other Individual and Family Services
- Occupation code
- 21-1094.00
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