Community Health Worker

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Clinical Experience Required, Medical Student Preferred.

Minimum availability: 8 hours per week Preferred availability: 8–12 hours per week

Coverage hours:Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Availability will be submitted every two weeks to support proactive scheduling and ensure consistent coverage.

This position will serve a patient outreach project.

Key Responsibilities:• Daily pharmacy outreach: Contact local pharmacies each morning to verify medication and dosage availability and maintain the pharmacy tracking document.• Medication coordination: Support providers and nursing staff by confirming pharmacy inventory, verifying prescription quantities, and identifying alternative pharmacies when medications are unavailable.• Transportation assistance: Coordinate patient transportation, distribute and track bus passes, and help remove barriers to medication access.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources to address social determinants of health and reduce barriers that impact overall well-being. This role exists to empower patients through individualized resource navigation, education, and advocacy, helping them navigate complex health and social service systems. By promoting health equity, improving access to care and resources, and supporting patient self-management, the CHW contributes to Cooper Norcross Health’s goals by reducing avoidable emergency department utilization and hospital admissions, improving care engagement, and enhancing overall quality outcomes.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GEDBACHELORS

Salary Min ($)

USD $23.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $37.00