Health Educator-Emergency Medicine
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 58661 - 63984
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an integral part of Mount Sinai Health Systems Emergency Department Health Education Program Health Educators provide a patient-centered harm reduction approach to reach individuals living with HIV Hepatitis C (HCV) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Health Educators work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and assist patients to navigating barriers to accessing quality care and treatment.
Responsibilities
- Screen Emergency Department patients to identify individuals with HIV HCV and/or SUD
- Utilize Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) skills to promote patients to accept education testing and/or referral to care
- Provide stigma-free risk reduction counseling and overdose response education including naloxone kit distribution
- Assist in assessing the impact of treatment referral compliance and following patients upon discharge
- Produce and maintain accurate databases daily and summarize standardize report on a weekly basis with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate program operational quality and performance
- Assist in the development and presentation of public health education and promotion including HIV HCV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) SUD and Asthma
- Collaborate on the development of operational plans and policies necessary to achieve program objectives and services
- Partner with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and availability of services
- Participate in the preparation and distribution of health education materials including reports bulletins and visual aids such as films videotapes photographs and posters
- Represent and promote the programs goals at community outreach events
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies organizations and clinical partners interested in public health careers
- Perform other related duties
The Health Educator may also be involved in program outreach and expansion activities to both within and outside of the Mount Sinai Health System. Outreach activities may include delivering presentations and attending scientific conferences and meetings.
This is an ideal position to gain experience in community health research and clinical medicine.
Qualifications
Possess a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Biology Psychology Education or related discipline
Have at least 1 year of experience in clinical environment
Must possess knowledge of community resources and health care processes structure and function
Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
Some travel between sites is required
Database management experience
Command of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Epic EMR preferred
Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment
Exceptionally organized and able to work independently
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to plan a program based on health needs and requirements
Ability to work with a very diverse population and be sensitive to cultural differences
Comfortable speaking in public
Strong independent judgment
Flexibility to take on new duties as needed
Certification as a Certified Health Educator (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. preferred
Non-Bargaining Unit 870 - Emergency Medicine - ISM Icahn School of Medicine
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled ... View more
