Boston Medical Center (BMC) · 3 months ago
Community Health Ambassador, Infectious Diseases Research (per diem)
Boston, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBoston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Community Health Ambassador to assist individuals in accessing and coordinating their healthcare. The role involves conducting needs assessments, supporting research initiatives, and helping participants manage chronic diseases through education and community resources.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Initiates telephonic or face-to-face contact with eligible patients to describe role, explain program benefits and begin assessment process
Schedules and completes initial assessment, and follow up study visits and phone calls for enrolled participants within specified timeframes
Provides key educational information in-person and over the phone. Clearly documents all activities in the study database
Increases awareness of chronic diseases in the community
Reinforces educational messages regarding chronic disease prevention and management by linking clients with supportive community services and programs
Records and monitors the participants’ progress toward goals within specific timeframes. Documents relevant study visit activities
Communicates with participants and follows up with them by connecting them to the care they need
Participates with other staff in activities, including community outreach, presentations to community organizations, development of materials, and phone calls
Provides support in accessing community-based and hospital-based programs
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for the culture of the patient
Participates in regular training activities
Attends regularly scheduled supervision and other program assigned meetings
Presents study participants at review meetings succinctly and logically. Consults with experts regarding complex participant situations, demonstrating an understanding of how to solicit and incorporate feedback in order to continuously develop the most optimal plan for care
Prepares reports and documents as needed or requested
Demonstrates the ability to function within an inter-disciplinary team), connecting the participants with resources as needed
Provide general administrative duties including assisting with scheduling follow up appointments for participants, making reminder phone calls, and maintaining contacts and study database
CHAs should be available by phone, email, in-person to assist participants, link to care and resources
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
Outstanding interpersonal skills of foremost importance to interact with families and patients
Interest in community health and outreach
Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties
Understanding of language, culture and socioeconomic circumstances and desire to work with diverse, inner city population
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is plus
Community-based experience in community setting
Equivalent education above a High School Diploma may be substituted for experience
Bilingual preferred (Spanish and English)
Ideally the CHA will be Bilingual (English and Spanish)
We prefer that the CHA be a resident of one of the following housing developments: Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, West Broadway, Alice H. Taylor Apartments, Archdale, Gallivan Boulevard, South Street
Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System.
Founded in 1996
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (53)
2024 (51)
2023 (51)
2022 (38)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.49MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The Boston Foundation
2024-07-09Grant· $0.06M
2023-02-23Debt Financing· $232M
2019-04-23Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
David Beck
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel
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