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Community Health Worker

  • Mercy Medical Center Merced
  • Merced, California
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $25.55 - $38.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-422291
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Community Health Initiatives
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00am-6pm)
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Population Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary

  • The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for assisting patients and their support team, to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors.
  • The CHW supports the healthcare system providers and staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. 
  • The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. 
  • Community outreach and collaboration with community agencies are essential to this role. 
  • The CHW will participate in the process of collecting and maintaining health-related social needs screening data.

Job Requirements

Required

  • A minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, medical groups and payors required.
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in community outreach, advocacy work within the healthcare/community.
  • High School Diploma
  • Completion of Community Health Worker certification within 6 months of hire
  • Certified Community Health Worker preferred – must certify within 12 months of hire.
  • Ability to use Google Workspace.
  • Demonstrate ability to navigate the internet and Windows based software applications. 
  • Able to provide culturally appropriate service.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with patients, staff, community agencies and community members.
  • Knowledge of healthcare payors, medical groups and services.
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.



Preferred  

  • Associate Degree, preferable in a healthcare related field preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish or Hmong speaker with the ability to read and write preferred
  • CA Driver’s License
Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.

Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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