A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
Join our mission-driven healthcare team as a Bilingual Health Education Specialist. In this role, you will provide patient education, community outreach, care coordination, and wellness support to diverse populations. You will work closely with providers, nurses, social workers, and community partners to improve health outcomes and help patients overcome barriers to care. If you are passionate about preventive healthcare, community health education, and making a difference, we encourage you to apply. Qualifications Associate's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in health education, counseling, community outreach, patient education, or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare, public health, education, or related field preferred. Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (written and verbal). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. CPSP Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment. Willingness to obtain certifications related to Health Education, Family Planning, and Chronic Disease Management. Strong presentation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Understanding of cultural diversity, community resources, and underserved populations. Knowledge of preventive healthcare and patient-centered care models. Computer & Technology Skills Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) systems preferred. Ability to learn and use healthcare platforms including: NextGen PMS QSI Other electronic healthcare systems as required Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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