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Community Health Worker

SANDHILLS MEDICAL
Lugoff, SC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison between Sandhills Medical Foundation and the communities it serves. The CHW partners with patients, families, providers, and community organizations to improve health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), reducing barriers to care, promoting preventive services, and supporting chronic disease management.

The CHW works closely with providers, nursing staff, behavioral health, patient access, care coordinators, and the Continuous Improvement Department to improve patient engagement, increase quality measure compliance, reduce avoidable utilization, and strengthen continuity of care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Engagement & Navigation

Build trusting relationships with patients and families.
Assist patients with scheduling appointments and follow-up care.
Support enrollment in insurance, medication assistance, and financial assistance programs.
Assist patients in understanding provider instructions and treatment plans.
Improve patient engagement with preventive care services.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Complete standardized SDOH screenings using approved tools (PRAPARE, AHC HRSN, or organization-approved screening).
Identify barriers including:
Transportation
Food insecurity
Housing instability
Utility needs
Employment
Financial hardship
Social isolation
Connect patients with appropriate community resources.
Maintain an updated directory of community partners and available services.

Population Health & Care Gap Closure

Support organizational quality initiatives by assisting patients with completing preventive and chronic disease services including:

Annual Wellness Visits
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer Screening
Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetic Kidney Health
A1c monitoring
Hypertension follow-up
Depression screening
Immunizations
HIV Screening
Hepatitis C Screening

Care Coordination

Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings.
Coordinate referrals with community organizations.
Follow up after Emergency Department visits or hospital discharges.
Assist patients with transportation coordination.
Reinforce care plans established by providers.
Support transitions of care.

Health Education

Provide culturally appropriate education regarding:

Diabetes
Hypertension
Healthy nutrition
Medication adherence
Tobacco cessation
Preventive screenings
Women's health
Pediatric wellness
Chronic disease self-management

Community Outreach

Participate in community health fairs.
Conduct outreach events.
Build partnerships with local agencies.
Assist with mobile health events.
Promote available FQHC services throughout the community.

Documentation

Document all encounters in the EHR.
Record SDOH screenings.
Track referrals and referral outcomes.
Update care plans.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Compliance

Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Protect patient confidentiality.
Complete required annual training.
Follow HRSA, PCMH, UDS, and organizational policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Certification

Community Health Worker Certification preferred

Experience

Experience working with underserved populations preferred
Knowledge of community resources
Strong interpersonal communication skills

Core Competencies

Relationship Building
Patient Advocacy
Cultural Competency
Communication
Resource Coordination
Problem Solving
Organization
Documentation
Teamwork
Empathy

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