Job Title: Health Educator I Location: Orlando, FL Duration: 6 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension) Job Description:
- As part of Client enterprise wide initiative, leadership has requested that all candidates moving forward are sourced from the following geographical locations: Client, FL, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, NE, NM, NY (outside greater-NYC), OH, TX, UT, WA (outside greater-Seattle), WI.
- Can live anywhere within 15 approved states but must work EST hours (8-5 or 9-6 EST).
- Must have basic Excel skills (ability to filter, sort, create simple formulas).
Summary:
- Develop, implement and evaluate health education programs for members within the network and within the community.
- Provide oversight and assistance to providers in meeting health education contract requirements.
- Additionally functions in a lead role over health educators and make administrative decisions as delegated.
Essential Functions:
- Act as a resource to the health educators in the resolution of issues that may arise during the implementation of any intervention protocol.
- Make administrative decisions in the absence of the director or manager.
- Design, implement, and evaluate health education interventions to meet the needs of the targeted population based on priorities established by the department and current contracts.
- Conduct population specific, geographic specific and member specific needs assessments as required and as requested by contract.
- Act as a lead in the development of internal resources in collaboration with the Resource Specialist as identified within the annual work plan.
- Identify and evaluate health education services within the community.
- Use this information to extend resources to members by assisting with the development of referral agreements.
- Function as a liaison to internal departments, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and public health departments as assigned to ensure that Client resource information is current and available.
- Provide input on the design and functionality of all utilized databases.
- Attend work group meetings for maintenance and coordination issues.
- Coordinate the health education services assessment of IPAs and medical groups as required and collaborate with QI on oversight.
- Perform other duties as assigned including the submission of all required monthly reports.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to abide by Clients policies.
- Maintain regular attendance based on agreed-upon schedule.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers.
Required Education:
- Master's degree required or equivalent experience or certification of specialization in patient education (such as CDE).
Required Experience:
- 0-2 years of experience working with culturally diverse and low-income populations within a managed care setting.
- Supervisory experience required.
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