<p>Why work at TidalHealth?</p> <p>Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth, which now includes three hospitals - TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland; TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware; and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. All three hospitals are "A" rated by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide, and the facilities have received numerous other honors.</p> <p>Located on the beautiful Delmarva Peninsula, close to the beach, becoming part of Team TidalHealth also offers an ideal opportunity for work-life balance. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.</p> <p>Community Health Specialist Position Summary</p> <p>The Community Health Specialist for the Mobile Mammogram Van is responsible for providing culturally appropriate health education and information, community health outreach, helping people get care, giving informal advice about health behaviors such as chronic-disease self-management, advocating for individuals and community health needs, and providing some direct services such as blood pressure screenings. The Specialists assists with outreach to schedule patient appointments and follow-up related to the Mammogram Van and Wellness Program. This role coordinates the communications, registering and greeting patients, and maintaining financial information.. Following assessments, the Community Health Specialist works with the patient to prioritize needs and address identified needs such as transportation, utility assistance, housing, financial assistance, health insurance coverage, and links to a primary care provider. The Specialist is a key part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team that includes coordinators, nurses, social workers, community health workers, and nurse practitioners. The Specialist serves as a liaison with community agencies and referral services, interfaces with external agencies, prepares and maintains timely and accurate documentation of all activities in accordance with established standards and procedures, as well as enter data in platforms.</p> <p>Community Health Specialist Position Requirements</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent is required. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in relevant field is preferred. </li></ul> <p>License and/or certification</p> <ul> <li>Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Three (3) years clerical/administrative experience is preferred. </li><li>Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology preferred. </li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Office computer programs, practice management systems and spreadsheets preferred. </li></ul> <p>Community Health Specialist Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Varies schedule, primarily day shift. </li><li>Evenings and weekends may be required as needed. </li></ul> <p>Community Health Specialist Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.</p> </li></ul> <p>Salary range: $18.58 - $27.87 Commensurate with experience</p>