SHP Community Health Worker I - Samaritan Health Services

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Supports Population Health clinical and operational activities with oversight and coordination with department clinical staff. Assists in care coordination activities with members/caregivers to maintain daily health functioning, prevent complications of medical conditions and utilize health care resources efficiently. Applies knowledge of applicable regulations and benefits to identify appropriate resources (internal or community partners) and eliminate barriers where possible.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health care or case management required.
  • Medical Assistant certification preferred.
  • Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and electronic documentation systems preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities.
  • Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    SIT

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

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