Community Health Worker Bilingual at CVS Health

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, community-based, case management, or social service environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Dedication (inferred from context)
  • High levels of flexibility, problem solving, strong communication, and intimate knowledge of the community served
  • Access to a reliable means of transportation (to spend about half of time outside the center in patient-centered locations)
  • Bilingual (from job title)

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with patients, community organizations, team members, and partners to coordinate patient needs
  • Manage patient referrals defined by the care team & collaborate with the Medical Social Worker on action plan
  • Facilitate communication between all identified parties involved in patients’ care as needed (e.g., family members, caregivers, medical providers, community-based organizations)
  • Form relationships with and build an inventory of local community organizations that may benefit our patients
  • Connect patients to state and local community resources related to housing, transportation, food, and activities of daily living among other social and physical barriers to health
  • Assist patients with completion of applications for accessing eligible benefits and resources
  • Promote goal setting and achievement to improve patients’ quality of life and self efficacy with patients (goal definitions agreed upon by the care team)
  • Meet with patients in patient-centered and patient-preferred locations (e.g., Oak Street Health center, patient’s home, external medical provider facility, community setting)
  • Drive engagement with high risk individuals (e.g., completed specialty appointments, adherence to Post Discharge Visits) may include accompaniment to appointments
  • Complete referrals to organizations and agencies as needed
  • Deliver culturally appropriate health education in the areas where OSH has provided competency training to the CHW
  • Support care team decision making through participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Document interactions with patients in electronic medical record in a timely manner while maintaining HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
  • Manage time, set priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary medical team
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual
Community Outreach
Patient Advocacy
Care Coordination
Health Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Problem Solving
Referral Management
Relationship Building

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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