Position Summary This position works closely with our clinical staff to
improve access to treatment for target population. The Clinic Community
Health Work (CHW) will assist our clients accessing medical treatment,
behavioral health, lab services, medication and medication storage and
other clinical care as needed. This position works with the patients to
engage in care, communicate their needs, and follows-up on treatment
progress. The work will be primarily short-term assistance overcoming
immediate barriers to care. The role of the CHW includes assisting the
client in accessing medical programs. This includes Medicaid, Medicare,
COBRA/Portability, private insurance, and Pharmaceutical Patient
Assistance. Ongoing advocacy and support is provided to the client in
order to maintain access to medical assistance programs, address
barriers to care, and minimize any break in access to medical care. The
CHW will also provide phlebotomy services in the clinic. Experience is
preferred but not required. Training will be provided. This position
will assist clients in accessing private and government social services
to meet basic needs such as housing, transportation and food, as well as
alcohol and drug programs, mental health services, vocational programs
and SSI/SSDI. The HCV Case Manager facilitates this access through the
provision of referrals, and additional coordination or advocacy as
needed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide phlebotomy
services Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments to
facilitate access to treatment and other services and resources Navigate
clients to additional services and resources, including health
insurance, basic needs services, and housing assistance Provide direct
one-on-one and phone care coordination services Make appropriate
referrals, including follow up and documentation. Advocate with other
case managers and other service providers on behalf of our clients
Health education, including explanation of available services, and
partner programs Monitoring of service delivery and reassessment of
needs Maintain up to date information regarding other benefits and
entitlements programs available in Oregon. Maintain up-to-date and
accurate client records Participate in required training pertaining to
case management Participate in necessary meetings Assist Director with
all necessary reports Participate in agency teams Other duties as
defined by Director and Program Standards For a complete job
description, please visit:
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