Women's Health Educator

Responsibilities

• Assists with the evaluation of patient educational needs.
• Presents information and materials to educate target group to promote health awareness and good health practices.
• Reviews medical records, schedules appointments and enters charges, performing other related clinical duties as necessary.
• Affords patient's level of understanding and evaluates need for further instruction.
• Documents translation and education activities as indicated.
• Assists with health education events by providing educational training and public speaking on women's health topics to promote public awareness and good health practices.
• Investigates, communicates and mediates medical and other patient concerns to proper persons.
• Provides emotional support to clients as indicated.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, community agencies, schools, other health educators and healthcare personnel to ensure open communication within the health community.
• Evaluates and updates literature and materials periodically to ensure that current information is disseminated to patients and staff.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medicine and healthcare for the assigned patient population by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
• Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines, that impact medicine and healthcare.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have a minimum of Associate's degree.
• Experience: Must have (2) years of experience in health education, community outreach programs.
• Equivalent Education And/or Experience: If in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Social Services, Public Health, Health Education or Community Health Education, experience requirement may be waived.