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Geisinger

Certified Community Health Worker, CHW

Geisinger

. Provide community outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community outreach and patient navigation within the healthcare system, with a focus on assessing and supporting patients with complex medical and social needs. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and facilitate adherence to treatment protocols.

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Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)Patient NavigationCommunity OutreachMedication ReviewCommunication

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Hard Skills
Vital Signs MeasurementCare Gap IdentificationDisease-Specific EducationTelemedicine FacilitationSafety Evaluations
Soft Skills
CommunicationMultitaskingProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
Industry Keywords
Healthcare System NavigationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient EngagementTreatment Plan ReinforcementField Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide community outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs
  • Assist patients in navigating the health care system
  • Orient and assess new Community Health Workers
  • Assess staff proficiency during orientation and support training progression or refocusing
  • Identify and conduct outreach to medically complex patients
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
  • Engage patients by phone call, home visit, hospital visit, and accompanying patients to provider appointments as needed
  • Complete vital signs
  • Identify gaps in care and connect members with resources
  • Facilitate telemedicine visits with members and providers
  • Provide disease-specific education
  • Conduct medication reviews to ensure medication adherence
  • Conduct safety evaluations in patients' homes
  • Facilitate adherence to treatment plans through early identification and resolution of care gaps
  • Communicate concerns to the clinical team and manager, seeking support and guidance proactively
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences to maximize treatment plans
  • Reinforce treatment plans under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker
  • Work from home while performing extensive field travel throughout assigned Pennsylvania communities and counties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Applicants must reside in Pennsylvania
  • Reliable transportation
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned coverage area
  • Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) certification from the Pennsylvania Certification Board; certification must be uploaded with the resume
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience
  • Skills: Clerical I, Communication, Multitasking, Problem Solving

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive
  • Adoption and fertility assistance
  • Parental leave pay
  • Military leave pay
  • Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including childcare, eldercare, and pet care referrals; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance