Community Health Worker - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

A growing healthcare technology company is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patient engagement, care coordination, and enrollment efforts focused on improving cardiovascular care.

Role Highlights

• Hybrid position: 2–3 days remote / 2–3 days in the community
• Travel to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Chicagoland
• Engage patients in person, by phone, text, and email
• Educate patients about available care programs and support enrollment
• Build relationships with patients, caregivers, hospital teams, and clinical staff
• Help coordinate discharge plans and successful transitions back home
• Maintain patient documentation and activity within the company's EHR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Meet monthly outreach, enrollment, and engagement goals

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of healthcare experience in a hospital, clinic, physician practice, or similar environment
• Background as a Community Health Worker, Medical Assistant, LPN, CNA, or similar role
• Cardiology experience preferred
• Strong patient communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable explaining healthcare programs and engaging patients
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new systems quickly
• Care coordination or interdisciplinary team experience preferred
• Telehealth experience is a plus
• Spanish-speaking is a plus
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally
• Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Great Fit For Someone Who

Enjoys working directly with patients, builds trust quickly, is comfortable balancing field-based and remote work, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

AI Usage & Candidate Authenticity:

AI tools may be used to format resumes or assist with drafting application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately reflect the candidate's experience. Misrepresentation—including copied job descriptions or unverifiable work history—is not acceptable. Candidates must be prepared to clearly and confidently discuss all experience listed. Elevated Efforts may request work samples, portfolio links, or other forms of validation during the hiring process.

Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted and will result in disqualification.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship, visa transfers, and other employment-based immigration support are not available for this position.