Community Health Assistant

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross 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 American Recovery Services.

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 to learn more.

Short Description

• The Community Health Assistant will provide both clinical and administrative support and coordination to all community outreach activities.
• Attend outreach activities as directed and support community-based programs by supplying educational and promotional materials.
• Responsible for scheduling activities, ordering supplies, and submitting reimbursements for community health staff. 

Experience Required

1-2 years' experience in the Healthcare field.

Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to take direction, follow through with tasks, and work independently.

Flexibility, optimism, and a cooperative working style.

Competent in basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Education Requirements

High diploma Required

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent clinical or healthcare experience.

Special Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to take direction, follow through with tasks, and work independently.

Flexibility, optimism, and a cooperative working style.

Competent in basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00