Community Health Worker - Asthma Coordinator
Quick answer
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is hiring an entry-level Community Health Worker - Asthma Coordinator (Bronx, NY) paying $60,000 to engage with pediatric patients and families in asthma management.
- Role
- Community Health Worker - Asthma Coordinator
- Organization
- The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)
- Location
- 1826 Arthur Avenue Bronx, NY 10457, 234 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10451
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $60,000
- Category
- Other
The role
The position involves engaging with pediatric patients, caregivers, and families in the pediatric emergency room, inpatient pediatric floor, and over the phone to assess causes of asthma exacerbation and provide education on asthma management.
What you'll do
- Engage pediatric-patients, caregivers and their families in the pediatric emergency room, the inpatient pediatric floor, and over the phone to assess causes of asthma exacerbation.
- Assess baseline knowledge and fill in knowledge gaps using educational materials to describe physiology, medications and triggers for asthma.
- Provide education about hospital and health department resources to help control asthma and mitigate environmental triggers.
- Assist in facilitation of follow-up appointment scheduling with primary care provider, subspecialist, or clinical representative from the office of school health.
- Document each patient encounter in detail in electronic medical record.
- Collect and summarize data to monitor patient touches, changes in outcomes.
What it takes
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in healthcare or social services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution, Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution, Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the Bronx, NY at 1826 Arthur Avenue and 234 East 149th Street.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $60,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in healthcare or social services, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
How do I apply?
You can apply by scanning the QR code or visiting the organization's website.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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