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Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
At a Glance
Contact Tracer. Top skills: Field Notes, Electronic Medical Record, Prostate Cancer.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Community Health Workers
Median Wage
$51,030/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.3%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (8)
Field Notes
Electronic Medical Record
Prostate Cancer
Recruitment Planning
Family Medicine
Recruitment Strategies
Informed Consent
Health Equity
Common Skills (4)
Advocacy
Communication
Coaching
Research
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