Health Promoter I

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Promotora I is responsible for coordinating and managing outreach activities/classes relating to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Individual will also be responsible for co-facilitating classes in relation to the disease management program offered by AltaMed and will be responsible for the coordination and set up of educational classes based upon the curriculum requested and or required by AltaMed to meet health plan or program requirements to deliver a comprehensive self-management training for P/P/C's who have a chronic condition. Series classes on adopted curriculum including but not limited to Healthy Living or Tomando Control will be conducted by the Community Health Worker aka Promotores I with the objective and goal to move participants towards change, engagement and empowerment to become better managers of their chronic condition. Individual may be requested by Provider(s) or by the Program Director(s) or case managers from time to time to follow up on patient's progress post classes as appropriate in order to determine and track effectiveness of program.

Minimum Requirements:

1.High School Diploma or equivalent

2.Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience or internship in health care field or community outreach or community setting

3.Medical Assistant background highly desirable.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Flexible Spending

• Career Advancement & Development opportunities

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Paid CME Days

• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Corporate Employee Discounts

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Pet Care Insurance

Salary Range

$24.00 - $28.14 hourly