Choptank Community Health System, Inc..·Denton, Maryland
Acts as a bridge between healthcare providers and patients to increase colorectal cancer screening rates through outreach, education, and navigation. Collaborates with clinic teams to implement screening workflows and assist patients in overcoming barriers to care.
The Community Health Worker (CHW – CRC) with Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is responsible for acting as a bridge between healthcare providers, community services, and patients to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among Choptank Community Health patients. Using culturally responsive, patient‑centered strategies, the CHW supports patients in understanding the importance of colorectal cancer screening and assists them in overcoming barriers to screening completion through education, reminders, navigation, and care coordination.
This position focuses on targeted outreach, patient reminders, and navigation activities to ensure appropriate implementation, utilization, and data capture related to colorectal cancer screening at the clinic level. CHW-CRC works closely with clinic teams, population health staff, and providers to support screening workflows and improve preventive cancer care outcomes.
This is a non-exempt, full-time position in pay grade 3 with the pay range of $19.14 - $24.88. The Community Health Worker - CRC - reports directly to the Director of Quality & Population Health. This is a grant-funded position.
Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Market context
Community Health Worker roles in Maryland are often driven by care coordination, prevention, and patient navigation needs, especially in community-based and clinic settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for strong communication, local resource knowledge, and a CHW certification, though this posting allows certification after hire; the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original job description faster. Before applying, confirm your experience with outreach or social support and be ready to explain how you connect people to services.
