You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1 Shift: Day Schedule: Clinic hours

Position Summary

The Community Health Worker is part of an interdisciplinary care team that assists in care coordination, informing patients on community resources, and improving population health.

Responsibilities

• Performs cross continuum care activities, which may include coordinating care between primary care clinics, specialty care clinics, urgent care clinics, or other sites of care, as appropriate.
• Engages in outbound communication to patients and keep them engaged in their care, set-up appointments, and prompt them to act.
• Helps patients access community resources which may include scheduling appointments.
• Establishes contact with community partners, travel is required.
• Develop tools to educate peers on patient advocacy and community resources.
• Participates in community health fairs and events.
• Educates the care team on available community resources.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of health care related experience
• Current Washington State Driver’s License; and proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state.
• Experience in utilization management, community resources, and/or financial and quality issues affecting patient care, preferred
• Community Health Worker experience, preferred

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.58 - $35.36 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.