Community Health Worker-Clinical

About the job

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

WORK LOCATION

McCarty St Clinic, Lafayette, IN

Primary Care Clinic

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strengthens the connection between patients, healthcare teams, and social service systems by providing hands‑on support to individuals managing chronic conditions.
• Working primarily in a clinic environment, engages patients in disease‑specific programs through education, coaching, and care coordination, while also identifying eligible individuals and facilitating enrollment into Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services for conditions such as hypertension, obesity, maternal health, and other targeted health needs.
• Maintains consistent face‑to‑face interaction with patients and care teams through clinic huddles, outreach, and coordination activities, and collaborates closely with clinical staff to track progress toward care goals.
• Conducts occasional home visits to assess barriers to care, reinforce self‑management skills, and ensure effective use of remote monitoring equipment.
• By bridging clinical care and community resources, this role supports patient engagement, reduces obstacles to care, and helps improve health outcomes across the population served.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.

• *Must obtain a Community Health Worker certification within 1 year of hire, in accordance with state and organizational standards. *

• Ongoing continuing education may be required to maintain certification.

• Requires basic computer skills.

• Requires knowledge of medical, community, and social resources.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 428996
• Job Category: Administrative, Clerical, Customer Service
• Posting Date: 2026-10-06
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 5177 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US ()