Education Specialist

Job Requirements Company Description University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education. Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County. Education Specialist, full time, exempt, days, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p The Education Specialist coordinates and teaches in Hospital and Nursing orientation programs, inservices, continuing education courses, and community programs. The Education Specialist plans for education programs based on the individual needs of team members and the goals of UM/UCH. Acts as a resource/consultant to the team members in meeting education needs and/or patient/family needs. The scope of patient care is primarily ages 18 and above. Education Specialists with documented competencies in the care of neonates through elderly will act as a resource person to the staff. Conducts and/or participates in projects through individual assignment, committee/task force involvement and/or through conducting surveys/needs assessments.

Work Experience Work Orientation & Experience:

A minimum of three years experience in medical-surgical and/or clinical area of expertise. A minimum of one-year experience in applying the principles of adult education in teaching. Orientation is based on current knowledge level and may take up to 8 weeks of orientation to gain specific requirements to perform essential job functions and obtain confidence in teaching established and/or new programs.

Skills & Abilities :

Ability to provide effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with customers. Demonstrates ability and skills in independent decision-making, delegation, coaching, planning, and leadership. Demonstrates effective teaching and evaluation skills. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the department. Ability to organize and prioritize effectively in a manner that facilitates completion of assignments and responsibilities within prescribed time frames.

Benefits Pay Range:

$ 42.64/hr-$64/hr Other Compensation (if applicable): with pay differentials Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide