Outreach Health Educator Job at Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Hammonton, NJ

  • Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
  • Hammonton, NJ

Job Description

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for an Agricultural Health Educator who will embrace our mission to remove barriers to care for patients within the Communities we serve.

Summary: The Outreach Health Educator coordinates care for our Agricultural Workers to ensure that they receive the services needed after their initial visit through Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. This includes referrals for care and specialist services, assistance with medication and diagnostic exams, advocacy for the patient, treatment planning and patient education. The Outreach Health Educator also provides other services to Agricultural workers, including but not limited to interpretation, transportation, and outreach.

Hours: Full-Time (8am - 5pm) Monday - Friday - Some weekends may be required to aid in participation of community events.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

* Manage cases of agricultural worker patients who need additional care including specialist appointments, diagnostic appointments, and Charity Care appointments.
* Receive information and communicate with providers on patient's status and make necessary appointments and/or follow up with that patient.
* Advocate and negotiate for patients to obtain services that fit the needs of that patient.
* Serve as a liaison between the specialist providers and theAgricultural workers
* Organize to ensure clients get the services they need in a timely fashion.
* Provide health education information for patients based on their medical condition.
* Make periodic phone calls to patient to follow up.
* Maintain positive relationships with referring community resources/ health facilities and provides appropriate referral to health center and other community resources.
* Interpret for doctor/dental visits for patients.
* Answer phone calls and make appointments for Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers.
* Provide or arrange transportation as needed to/for Agricultural workers needing assistance getting to community organizations and health center.
* Embody the highest standards of professional thinking, bearing, conduct and appearance.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager or Coordinator.

Keyword: outreach
Required Experience:

Position Requirements:

* Bi-Lingual in Spanish and/or Creole
* Experience in case management and outreach
* Ability to convey compassion and empathy for patients
* Critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems
* Strong computer skills
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Familiarity with the community and farms within the service area highly desired
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focus on customer service
* Valid driver's license with good driving record

From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work

Similar Jobs

Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC

Production Operator - Pre-Grind (Night Shift 7:30pm - 7:30am) Job at Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together...

Delan Associates, Inc

Senior Data Analyst / Data Engineer Job at Delan Associates, Inc

 ... They prefer local candidates (open to relo, but highly NOT preferred) Key Takeaway This is a senior, hands-on data/software role centered on database development, ETL, data modeling, and automation , with a strong preference for candidates who can work independently... 

Pure IT CUSO

Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist Job at Pure IT CUSO

 ...digging into complex IT challenges, and helping businesses thrive? If so, we want YOU to...  ...You Bring to the Table: Provide first-level technical support for hardware, software,...  ...related or equivalent training required. Entry Level- 2 years of experience required.... 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Relief Marine Engineer - 2AE and 3AE - R/V Sikuliaq (Temporary) Job at University of Alaska Fairbanks

 ...We are currently accepting applications for licensed temporary marine engineering positions including 2nd Assistant Engineer, and 3rd Assistant Engineer. These temporary relief positions will fill in while the permanent crew are on shore, and applications will be reviewed... 

Forgepoint Capital

SOC Support Specialist- Eastern Time Zone Job at Forgepoint Capital

 ...Security Awareness Training. Join the hunt and help us stop hackers in their tracks! Role overview This is an entry-level partner-facing role on the SOC Support team....  ...policy. Would be a plus MSP, help desk, technical support, or customer support experience...