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Job Title:

Health Educator Associate

Cost Center:

301081064 Ctr For Community Health Adv

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Health Educator Associate assists professional staff by developing, conducting and delivering health education interventions. The Health Educator Associate is an entry-level health education position and works to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.

In addition to the above this position will serve as a patient liaison, interpreter and navigator to assist with navigating the health care system and improve communication and relationships between patients and providers, linking patients with resources. Fluency in Spanish/English strongly preferred.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:  Associated degree in Health Education, Community Health, Public Health, Health Science, Wellness, or related field.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, Wellness or related field.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional:  At least one year of experience working in community health.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.