Community Outreach Specialist

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics.

Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named as a 2024-2025 High Performing Hospital for Heart Attacks by U.S. News & World Report.  The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.  Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The Community Outreach Specialist will play a vital role in promoting community wellness by providing basic health screenings and connecting individuals to appropriate healthcare resources. This position focuses on delivering services in community-based settings such as health fairs, schools, shelters, senior centers, and places of worship. This is a limited, 3-year position based on the length of the grant funding the program.

• New graduates or a minimum of one-year experience working in the medical field is acceptable.
• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, Phlebotomist program or License Vocation Nurse Program
• Blood Glucose Training
• Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, LVN, or Community Health Worker certification.
• Able to work flexible hours including some evenings or weekends.
• Bilingual skills English/Spanish required.
• Basic understanding of health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
• Proficient in Word and Google Workspace computer applications.
• Experience providing direct services or outreach in underserved communities preferred.