Health Educator II, Cancer Center
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65667 - 93969
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Health Educator II position is to assist with the planning organizing and implementation of health education programs in the Department. Identifies and promotes individual and public awareness of health needs and sound practices. Coordinates projects for health initiatives including project research and development and annual reports.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Supports the planning organization and execution of health education programs within the department.
- Promotes awareness of individual and community health needs and encourages healthy practices.
- Coordinates health-related projects including research development and reporting.
- Assists in preparing annual reports and documentation for health initiatives.
- Conducts and participates in teaching patients and family members on topics related to the services offered in the Cancer Center.
- Documents all patient contact in the electronic medical record according to University Hospital policy.
- Screens patients for barriers to learning and documents in the electronic medical record.
- Makes appropriate referrals for patient navigation and follow up based on designated screening criteria
- Understands and adheres to University Hospitals compliance standards as they appear in University Hospitals Corporate
Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. - Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal state and University Hospital regulations laws and policies as they presently exist and as
they change or are modified.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors Degree in Public Health or a related field plus two (2) years of health education experience required
- OR Masters Degree in Public Health or a related field plus one (1) year of health education experience required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Oncology experience preferred
- Certification as a Health Educator Specialist required within two (2) years of hire
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be an effective communicator with diverse groups of people (e.g. individuals with disabilities families professionals community leaders government officials)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs is required
- Equivalent experience education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis
What We Offer
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation(NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is $65667 - $78977 - $93969 per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you
Options
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
