Providence·Seattle, Washington
The Community Health Worker acts as a bridge between patients and healthcare resources to improve health equity and access. They support patients through education, navigation of complex systems, and the fostering of strong community partnerships.
This posting is not for a specific job vacancy. It serves to establish a place for current or future interested applicants to apply for Community Health Worker at Pacmed Clinics DBA Pacific Medical Centers in Seattle, WA. We may not have openings for each of these categories today, but the organization offers on-call, part time and full-time opportunities for day, evening, night, or variable shifts.
Improve the health of our communities by expanding access to quality health and wellness services, especially those least served. The Community Health Worker is a vital member of the clinic team, dedicated to improving health equity, supporting patients through education and navigation, and fostering strong community partnerships. This role requires compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and cultural competence. The CHW acts as a bridge to resources and healthcare, supporting patients in overcoming barriers and navigating complex systems.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Pacmed Clinics DBA Pacific Medical Centers and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits [https://pacmed.jobs/benefits/] are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission [https://pacmed.jobs/mission-and-values/] to advocate, educate and provide extraordinary care.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) is a private, not-for-profit, primary and integrated multi-specialty health care network with outpatient clinics and primary and specialty care providers in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. We combine decades of patient-centered care with cutting-edge technology, first-class facilities and board-certified providers.
Our strong team environment and respect for our people—at all levels and from all backgrounds—allow us to provide authentic care that achieves the highest-quality patient outcomes, backed by the strong network of resources and support through our affiliation with the Providence family, including local partners like Swedish Health Services.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here [https://providence.jobs/eeo/] where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in health-related fields, community outreach, or education. A bachelor's degree in a health or social work-related field is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Market context
In Washington, Community Health Worker roles in accountable care are often tied to care coordination, outreach, and helping patients navigate services, so employers typically look for candidates with direct community-facing experience. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer a health or social work degree, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then be ready to show examples of outreach, education, or patient support work.