• Community Health Worker - Internal Medicine

    Hawaii Pacific Health (Lihue, HI)


    Kaua'i Medical Clinic is the island’s largest clinic and only multispecialty medical group. More than 85 physicians and midlevel providers offer primary and specialty care at clinic locations in Eleele, Kapaa, Koloa and Lihue.

     

    Internal Medicine physicians specialize in the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases. Our specialists in internal medicine or “Internists,” have a lengthy clinical and scientific training in their areas of medical interest and special expertise in management of patients with complex, interacting medical conditions. Services include immunization, preventive care and patient education through a long-term personal relationship with their patients. Our caring and professional team also coordinates the efforts of other medical and surgical specialists as needed to assure our patients’ best possible health.

     

    Under the general direction of the Manager of Complex Care Management Services or designee, provides a wide variety of duties to engage, support, advocate, and educate community members in overall health and wellness. Serves as a liaison between health and social services in the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, social support, and coordination. Works closely with Complex Care team and social service agencies to provide short-term care coordination and connection to resources and support to programs for clients to improve their health and general well-being through educations and provision of coordination or care and services. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, including client’s homes.

     

    **Location:** Kauai Medical Clinic

    **Work Schedule:** Day - 8 Hours

    **Work Type:** Full Time Regular

    **FTE:** 1.000000

    **Bargaining Unit:** Non-Bargaining

    **Exempt:** No

    **Req ID** 31348

    **Pay Range:** 22.42 - 28.03 USD per hour

    **Category:** Medical Support Staff

    **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent. Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. Current driver’s license and valid Hawai‘i auto insurance with short notice access to an automobile to conduct site visits, as required. One (1) year of experience in related field.

     

    EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

     

    Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.