Torrance Memorial Medical Center·Torrance, California
The Community Health Worker provides access to preventive and medical care services for patients in ambulatory and in-patient settings. They link patients to supportive resources and follow up via telephone to ensure medical appointment compliance.
The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings. CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health. Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services Education n/a License/Certification Requirement Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation Compensation Range: $25.00/hr
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Knowledge of insurance and CalFresh programs is required to assist patients with eligibility and applications.
Market context
In California, part-time community health worker roles are often driven by clinics and community programs that need support with care coordination, outreach, and benefits navigation. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can work independently, communicate well with patients, and understand insurance and CalFresh processes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and program knowledge before applying.
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