COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - SACO in JONESBORO , Arkansas at Saint Bernards Medical Center

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in healthcare, community health, social services, patient navigation, care coordination, or a related field preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Community Health Worker training/certification program preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of local community resources preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Basic computer and electronic health record skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel within the assigned service area when required.

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting preferred. Demonstrated proficient computer, written and verbal communication, telephone, and customer service skills. Requires (3) months on the job training to adequately attain job proficiency. Orientation and training is Age Specific.

Normal hospital environment. Position requires normal of corrected eyesight, hearing within normal range and sitting 90% of the time. Operates fax machines, copiers, printers, and uses computer terminal; requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds.