Community Health Worker Bilingual

Anticipated End Date :

Position Title :

Community Health Worker - Bilingual

Job Description :

Community Health Worker - Bilingual

Location : Las Vegas Nevada

Field : This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility responsiveness to client needs and direct hands-on engagement.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Community Health Worker is responsible for serving as a liaison / connector between the patient care team and the community. Helps to bridge conversations with patients and remove barriers that prevent them from accessing health and social services. Conducts telephonic and / or face-to-face outreach to panel of patients for appointment scheduling needs assessment and care gap closure.

How you will make an impact :

Meets patient in clinic or facility to help identify social determinants of health impacting patients health and general well-being.

Collaborates with social worker and / or care manager to develop action plan.

Develops trusting relationship with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals.

Assists patients in accessing health-related services and community resources such as accompaniment to specialist appointments and assistance with enrollment forms.

Facilitates communication between all parties (patients families colleagues and community-based organizations) as needed.

Documents interactions with patients and on behalf of patients in medical record.

Attends meetings as required.

Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Minimum Requirements :

Requires a H.S. diploma or equivalent; experience utilizing electronic medical record; 1 year of experience in a healthcare community-based or social work environment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences :

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Certified Community Health Worker preferred.

Experience that offers insights into navigating challenges related to homelessness and employment is preferred.

Reliable personal transportation preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s) the salary

• range for this specific position is $18.66 to $28.00.

Location : Nevada

In addition to your salary Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state and local pay equity laws.

Job Level :

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family : MED >

Healthcare Role (Non-Licensed)

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Skills

Abinitio,Lotus Notes,Advocacy,Apache Tomcat,Informatica,Interpretation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 28