Health Program Specialist III NBS Educator

Health Program Specialist III - NBS Educator

The Utah Public Health Laboratory is looking for innovative proactive person with fresh ideas and the desire to help the public in educating them in newborn screening. Main role includes educating healthcare professionals and families about newborn screening processes disorders and follow-up care to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment for newborns with potentially serious conditions. Public health educator or nurse educator is preferred. Travel throughout the state is required. Due to the nature of this position compliance to the Utah Department of Health Employee Immunization policy is required.

FT / PT Status Full-Time

Benefits EligibilityThis position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary $26.61 - $42.22 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Ashlee Adams
Application Deadline 9/25/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate healthcare providers including nurses and midwives and families about the importance of newbornscreening the tests performed and what happens if a babys screening is abnormal
• Create and update educational programs and resources for various audiences involved in the NBS process.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of educational interventions to ensure they are improving follow-up andeducation within the newborn screening system
• Share information on new disorders best practices and policies to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the integrity and appropriateness of newborn screening samples by identifying invalid specimens resolving collection kit errors securing missing data and providing high-quality phone support to clinical partners.
• Manage operational workflows for the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee encompassing public meeting notifications active committee attendance and the drafting and finalization of compliance-ready meeting minutes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Public Health or Nursing or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years experience in public health education
• Passion for public service and newborns
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally
  Inquisitive open and friendly personality

About the Role

Location
4431 South 2700 West
Taylorsville Utah 84129
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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