BFT Community Health Worker Part-Time (Lynn, Revere, and Roxbury)
Massachusetts General Hospital | |
United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
Description
This position will support a new pilot program between Mass General Brigham and Walgreens Pharmacy. The MGB-Walgreens partnership aims to provide access to care in the community in which the patient resides Regardless of PCP system affiliation and/or insurance status. The partnership includes three clinical care locations within three (3) Walgreens sites; Lynn, Revere, and Roxbury. Our goal is to bridge care between those in the community and the PCP office for those who have encountered problems with access, for whatever reason. The three (3) clinic locations will be staffed with a Nurse Practitioner, Walgreens Pharmacist, and a community health worker. This team can help to address all aspects of a community members care. Qualifications: * Ability to perform client and community assessments; including, but not limited to: Social Determinants of Health screenings. * Effective verbal, written and technical communication skills. Ability to apply culturally based communication and care. * Ability to carry out written and oral instructions. * Ability to exercise appropriate judgement in the application of professional services. * Ability to provide support, advocate for and coordinate care for clients. * Ability to apply Public Health concepts and approaches. * Self-motivated and possesses the ability to work both independently and as a team member in multicultural settings. * Preferred: prior experience utilizing motivational interviewing techniques * local community resident with good knowledge of the resources available within the community. * Solid knowledge of the core competencies for SHWs, as identified by Massachusetts department of Public Health * Knowledge of outreach methods and strategies * Health education for behavioral change * Community capacity building * Knowledge of special topics in community health Qualifications
EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: EEO Statement Bulfinch Temporary Service/Mass General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, Primary Location
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MA-Boston-MGH 101 Merrimac
Work Locations
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MGH 101 Merrimac
101 Merrimac Street
Boston
02114 Job
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Admin/Clerical/CustService-Other
Organization
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Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
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Full-time
Standard Hours
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1
Shift
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Day Job
Employee Status
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Temporary
Recruiting Department
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Bulfinch Temporary Service
Job Posting
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Jul 2, 2024
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