Location: UCMCDepartment: Social Work-OutpatientHours-: Full-Time, 40 Hours/WeekShift: FirstCommunity Health Worker II, Full-Time, First Shift, Social Work-OutpatientUC Health is hiring a full-time Community Health Worker II for the first shift in the Social Work-Outpatient department at UC Medical Center.The community Health Worker will act as the liaison between University of Cincinnati Medical Center patients and medical homes or community-based healthcare providers. The primary goal of the Community Healthcare Worker will be to identify patients who are in need of primary care, medical home, community providers and UC Health outpatient services, educate and direct patients to available community-based healthcare services, and facilitate and monitor patient's transition into medical homes and community-based healthcare services.Education and Experience Requirements:

　　Education:Minimum required: Associate degree - Healthcare or Social Work.Preferred: Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare or Social WorkYears of Experience:Minimum of three years healthcare outreach experience for associate degree holders, minimum of one year healthcare experience outreach experience for bachelor degree holders.Required Skills and Knowledge:Demonstrates effective problem solving/decision making abilities.Effective communicator with ability to speak to large groups as well as individuals from all backgrounds (both in person and over the phone).Ability to communicate with clinical staff with basic clinical terminology.Able to work in fast passed environment where conditions can change rapidly.Working knowledge of local community-based healthcare network.Working knowledge of general computer operating systems, specifically Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Working knowledge of hospital terminology, policies and procedures.Knowledge of persons in crisis.Knowledge of accepted ethical standards within the medical community and professional organization.Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!About UC HealthUC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.Job Responsibilities:

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