The Community Health Worker (CHW), through home visits and phone contact, enhances communications between ambulatory care, clinic patients and the health care team, with the goal of improving participation in the plan of care and ensuring positive health outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and the patient is designed to promote positive behavior change, such as protocol adherence, regular health monitoring, and the importance of addressing health issues.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Other : Completion of 75 Hours Community Health Worker Core Training (Required)
Experience
General Experience and knowledge of protocols with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC) (Preferred)
General Experience in medical or health related field and knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred)
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Temple University Health System
06/20/2024
Philadelphia,PA