Community Health Worker - Pearlridge, Administration

Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology / diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region's only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

Straub Pearlridge is proud to bring our patients and their families the best in medical care at a convenient, close-to-home location in West O'ahu. Our services here include : diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury for infants, children, adolescents and adults; well-baby, well-child and adolescent check-ups; adult physical examinations; obstetric / gynecology and family planning services; treadmill testing / Holter Monitor; dietary and health education counseling; X-ray imaging; physical therapy; pharmacy; on-site lab testing; contact lenses / optical shop; pre-marital lab tests; and routine immunizations. Our specialty services include cardiology, dermatology, general surgery, neurology (adult and pediatric) and sleep disorders, ophthalmology, physiatry, rheumatology, sports medicine and vascular surgery.

Under the general direction of the Manager of Complex Care Management Services or designee, provides a wide variety of duties to engage, support, advocate, and educate community members in overall health and wellness. Serves as a liaison between health and social services in the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, social support, and coordination. Works closely with Complex Care team and social service agencies to provide short-term care coordination and connection to resources and support to programs for clients to improve their health and general well-being through educations and provision of coordination or care and services. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, including client's homes.

Location : Straub Benioff Medical Center - Pearlridge Clinic

Work Schedule : Day - 8 Hours

Work Type : Full Time Regular

FTE : 1.000000

Bargaining Unit : Non-Bargaining

Exempt : No

Req ID 31350

Pay Range : 22.42 - 28.03 USD per hour

Category : Medical Support Staff

Minimum Qualifications : High school or equivalent. Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification. Current BLS / HCP card. Current driver's license and valid Hawai'i auto insurance with short notice access to an automobile to conduct site visits, as required. One (1) year of experience in related field.

EOE / AA / Disabled / Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.