~This clinic provides care and resources to uninsured and underinsured patients~
This clinic works alongside DePaul Universities Nurse Practitioner students at well as Mokita Wellness.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Community Health Volunteer (CHV) will include conducting patient intake procedures, identifying and understanding relevant social determinants of health, and connecting patients/clients with appropriate community resources. The CHV will accurately document social and other relevant information in the appropriate online databases and assess whether patients require additional support or follow-up services .Specific responsibilities include:
- Recording of patient demographic information into Athena EMR and/or the CM99 database
- Assisting with patient vitals/intake
- Knowledge of community/social work programming and resources for specific patient cases
- Handling and dealing with sensitive/personal patient information
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Community Health Worker Experience/Program Enrollment
~Must be a committed clinic volunteer willing to help out at least 2x/month for 6 months
PREFERRED SKILLS
Community Health Knowledge
Clinical Literacy
Interpersonal Skills
ADDITIONAL NOTES
*By signing up for this opportunity, all volunteers are required to adhere to patient confidentiality practices*