Community Health Worker

OhioHealth

. Meet individually with patients face-to-face or by telephone to conduct intake interviews and identify non-clinical barriers .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting patient intake interviews, identifying non-clinical barriers, and coordinating community resources. Proficient in maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring HIPAA compliance while serving as a liaison between healthcare providers and community agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Health Worker CertificationPatient Intake InterviewsDocumentation of Patient InteractionsKnowledge of Social Determinants of HealthExperience with Underprivileged Populations

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Hard Skills

Patient Record MaintenanceReferral FacilitationGoal Development and TrackingHealth-Promotion EducationIdentifying Non-Clinical Barriers

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Health Worker Certification

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceMultidisciplinary Care TeamCommunity ResourcesSocial StressorsFamily Violence Recognition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet individually with patients face-to-face or by telephone to conduct intake interviews and identify non-clinical barriers
Conduct home or community-based visits based on patient risk severity
Coordinate support services and community resources
Provide basic health-promotion education and support treatment-plan adherence
Develop and track measurable, time-bound goals with patients
Communicate patient information and treatment concerns to the multidisciplinary care team
Participate in multidisciplinary care-team huddles
Maintain relationships between OhioHealth and community resources
Document patient interactions, medical-treatment-related information, and social stressors
Recognize and report family violence, abuse, neglect, and related concerns
Maintain accurate and timely patient records
Serve as a community liaison between OhioHealth and local community agencies
Answer phones, review messages, and triage calls
Make, facilitate, and track referrals
Identify differences in client populations and appropriate services
Perform duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as a High Reliability Organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Community Health Worker Certification by an approved training program, or certification started within 1 year of hire
1–3 years of experience working with underprivileged populations in the community
Must have access to reliable transportation
Maintain HIPAA compliance
Knowledge of social determinants of health, patient demographics, community resources, and support services
Ability to conduct patient intake interviews and identify non-clinical barriers
Ability to document patient interactions and maintain accurate records
Ability to recognize and report family violence, abuse, and neglect
Ability to make, facilitate, and track appropriate referrals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule with 40 scheduled weekly hours
Day shift