Health Education Specialist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health education or health-related field
Current North Carolina driver’s license required.
Tobacco treatment certification, Safe Sitter and Health Coach Certification required during first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

two years of health education experience preferred

Responsibilities

Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to develop health education and client support activities.
Assesses needs and opportunities in areas of responsibility.
Research current health interventions upon request.
Applies/Creates action and lesson plans.
Identify mechanisms for client access and support.
Identifies performance improvement processes
Provides health education and client support activities with consideration for the recipient’s needs.
Provides client privacy and comfort.
Adapt activities to meet age-specific, linguistic, and cultural needs.
Provides assessment tools for measuring client satisfaction and impact.
Uses equipment / supplies correctly.
Obtains/maintains equipment and supplies for programs.
Maintains competency in office and computer equipment.
Follows safety and infection control policies.
Teaches / directs / advises / informs others in an appropriate manner.
Communicates recommended guidelines for health interventions.
Maintains positive patient/provider communications and feedback.
Reports status of program activities to team, program manager, administration, granting officials and other appropriate individuals on a regular basis.
Informs appropriate individuals of program process, outcome and perception data.
Collaborates with appropriate agencies/individuals to promote FirstHealth initiatives.
Makes presentations to community groups, businesses, and funding organizations.
Reports / records information appropriately.
Collects and records process, outcome and perception data according to department standards.
Completes program reports and appropriate communications as requested.
Consult Health Programs Manager for all required program expenditures prior to purchase.