Community Health Ambassador, Infectious Diseases Research (per diem)

A Community Health Ambassador is a trusted member of the community who helps individuals to better access and coordinate their health care. The CHA assists individuals with getting medical care, working on health goals, and helps them deal with 'real-life' issues that keep them from staying healthy.

Requirements

• Initiates telephonic or face-to-face contact with eligible patients
• Schedules and completes initial assessment, and follow up study visits and phone calls
• Provides key educational information in-person and over the phone
• Records and monitors the participants' progress toward goals
• Communicates with participants and follows up with them by connecting them to the care they need
• Participates with other staff in activities, including community outreach, presentations to community organizations, development of materials, and phone calls

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to work with diverse population
• Collaborative work environment