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University of Maryland Faculty Physicians · 1 day ago

Community Health Worker (General Internal Medicine)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide direct care services to patients and support clinical operations for various health programs. The role involves conducting in-home assessments, managing chronic diseases, and helping patients access community resources.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct care services to patients as well as clinical support for the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) and other Value Based Performance Programs
Will conduct in-home visits related to basic care continuity as well as following hospitalizations to facilitate care needs assessments in addition to closely working with providers to develop and execute chronic care management plans
Collection of clinical data during home visits including but not limited to basic vital signs and weight
Conducts Social Determinant of Health Patient Screenings
Assist patients in setting personal health related goals and make all scheduled health appointments
Help patients and families identify and access pertinent community resources
Provide effective patient education to promote and adopt healthy behaviors
Assists with care coordination of Medicare beneficiaries
Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times
Timely and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC related to patient care encounters
Utilizes appropriately and accurately the electronic system to perform required duties

Qualification

Community Health Worker trainingChronic care managementPatient educationClinical documentationCompassionEmpathyOutreach services experienceReport writingRecord maintenance

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Two years' work experience providing outreach services
Experience should include writing reports and maintaining records
Timely and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC related to patient care encounters
Utilizes appropriately and accurately the electronic system to perform required duties

Preferred

Completion of an accredited Community Health Worker training program is preferred

Benefits

Total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Company

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians

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H1B Sponsorship

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carlton McCullough
Chief Information Officer
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