Community Health Worker (US)-5 at Elevance Health

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent
Experience utilizing electronic medical record
Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare, community-based, or social work environment (or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background)
Ability to be in-office 4 days per week in Washington, DC (or alternate locations; candidates not within reasonable commuting distance not considered unless accommodation granted)
Availability for Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM EST schedule
Willingness to travel to worksite and other locations as necessary

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison/connector between the patient, care team, and the community
Bridge conversations with patients and remove barriers that prevent them from accessing health and social services
Conduct telephonic and/or face-to-face outreach to panel of patients for appointment scheduling, needs assessment, and care gap closure
Meet patients in clinic, facility, or at home to help identify social determinants of health impacting patient’s health and general well-being
Collaborate with social worker and/or care manager to develop action plan
Develop trusting relationship with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals
Assist patients in accessing health-related services and community resources, such as accompaniment to specialist appointments and assistance with enrollment forms
Facilitate communication between all parties (patients, families, colleagues, and community-based organizations) as needed
Document interactions with patients and on behalf of patients in medical record
Attend meetings as required

Skills

Patient Outreach

Needs Assessment

Social Determinants of Health

Care Coordination

Patient Advocacy

Community Resources

Documentation

Telephonic Outreach

Face-to-Face Engagement

Elevance Health

Integrated health services and digital platform

About Elevance Health

Elevance Health focuses on enhancing the health of individuals throughout their lives by evolving from a traditional health benefits organization into a comprehensive health partner. The company serves over 118 million people, providing support at every stage of health through an integrated approach that addresses a wide range of health needs. Their services are backed by advanced capabilities and a digital health platform that streamlines access to care. Unlike many competitors, Elevance Health emphasizes a holistic view of health, aiming to redefine health and improve community well-being. The ultimate goal is to make health improvements accessible to everyone.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters

1944Year Founded

$309.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Wellness Programs

Financial education resources

Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

Parental Leave

Parental Transition Week

Critical Caregiving Leave

Risks

Departure of CFO John Gallina may create a gap in financial leadership.

Lawsuit against CMS over MA Star Ratings could lead to financial penalties.

CareBridge integration may face operational challenges, disrupting service delivery.

Differentiation

Elevance Health integrates whole health approach with digital health platform for comprehensive care.

Acquisition of CareBridge enhances home health services within Carelon division.

Strategic partnership with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice aims to innovate primary care delivery.

Upsides

AI integration in home health services can reduce hospital readmissions and improve outcomes.

Predictive analytics support early disease detection, aligning with Elevance's whole health approach.

Telehealth expansion offers opportunities to reach more patients remotely.

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