Community Health Worker - Temporary

Job Description:

Community Health Worker - Temporary

Description

Job Posting Title
Community Health Worker - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 9

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
August 12, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is up to $19.71/hour, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location : Bryan County Health Department

Salary : up to $19.71/hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Part-time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday (days may vary

Primary Hours : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (up to 20 hours a week)

Position Description: The Community Health Worker is responsible for conducting outreach and education services, targeting individuals who are at high risk for chronic disease complications, and works with a team of health care professionals to provide clients with opportunities to manage and improve their health by facilitating care coordination, enhancing access to community-based services, and addressing social determinants of health. This position will be assigned to the local health department and will be based in a primary care office and/or facility, working with individual patients as part of an integrated team of health care providers.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Meet with patients after being seen by their primary care physician or nurse practitioner, helping the patient understand their disease processes, their health care provider’s instructions, and follow-up and referral plans.
  
• Ensure primary care and specialty appointment instructions are understood and appointments are kept.
  
• Track and report patient encounters and maintain required records as directed. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.
  
• Act as a patient advocate.
  
• Serve as single-entry contact for customers trying to access multiple state services.
  
• Provide client follow-up and monitoring, including phone calls and home visits with patients as needed.
  
• Serve as liaison between state agencies and local community programs.
  
• Assist patients in understanding their insurance and medication coverage.
  
• Assist patients in applying for Medicaid/medical assistance as needed.
  
• Assist patients in applying for medication assistance programs as needed.
  
• Assist patients in connecting with community resources.
  
• Collaborate with teams to provide clients with the opportunity to manage and improve health, coordinate care, and provide a clinical team with case findings.
  
• Actively participate in required training and professional development activities.
  
• Assist local health department with contact tracing as needed
  
• Maintain active patient caseload.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two or more years of any health care experience.

Application Requirements:

• I f education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic record keeping; Scheduling, data entry and of the techniques of interviewing; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills; excellent communication and facilitation skills; time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and function as part of a team; Ability to follow oral and written directions; to plan and organize work assignments; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .