COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - VALUE BASED CARE OPERATIONS AND TRANSFORMATION
Beebe Healthcare
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Dec-24
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 8843
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
This role is a community health worker supporting the quality team and nurses in prevention and wellness visits. A trusted member of the population health team, the work may encompass basic clinical assessments based on standard criteria or protocols, data and chart abstraction, gap closure, outreach and scheduling services and referrals for individuals, diagnostic services, and preventive/annual wellness visits.
Responsibilities
Works closely with clinicians and colleagues to identify patients who need outreach for preventive services- specific focus on high risk patients Identify and assist with scheduling preventative services for patients due or overdue Completely and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record (EMR), currently Athena and/or Cerner Identify and extract information from DHIN and outreach to assist in GAP closure for clinicians and program partners Document interactions with patients including information needed for follow up and patient navigation support Provide patients and family members with education regarding the need for follow up as appropriate for scheduled visits- i.e.- annual wellness, mammograms, etc. Actively participate in organizational quality initiatives Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of care delivery (e.g. Microsoft Teams virtual meetings) Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and strategic goals of Beebe Healthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance.
Qualifications
Exhibit independent professional judgement within boundaries of role, but the ability to consult and engage with other team members for improved patient outcomes. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with documenting in EMR application software Ability to establish positive, supportive, and trusting relationships with and among patients, their family members, and colleagues. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team. Ability to take the initiative, problem-solve, and make decisions. Having empathy and compassion for those struggling with their health and issues in their lives. Strong oral and written communication skills in English Strong organizational and effective time management skills. Willingness to advocate for patients in the healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in working with at risk populations Previous experience as a CHW and knowledge of community resources highly desirable. CHW Certification 1+ years of knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid population
Credentials
Education
Experience & Education Required: Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. At least two years related experience with community engagement and/or health (i.e., medical assistant, classroom assistant, CHW, outreach worker, volunteer, etc.). Additional education may substitute for required experience. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in working with at risk populations. Previous experience as a CHW and knowledge of community resources highly desirable. CHW Certification 1+ years of knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid population Experience & Education Required Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. At least two years related experience with community engagement and/or health (i.e., medical assistant, classroom assistant, CHW, outreach worker, volunteer, etc.). Additional education may substitute for required experience.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.