Health Educator 3
About The Position
The Health Educator position is a budgeted role within the UC Pancreas Cancer Center Consortium. The incumbent will provide psychoeducational and educational support to patients with pancreatic cancer participating in a pilot research study conducted across multiple University of California campuses. In this role, the Health Educator will provide evidence-based health education and psychoeducation related to the study protocol, treatment, and supportive care interventions. The incumbent will educate participants on study procedures, reinforce key health and wellness concepts, facilitate access to educational and supportive resources, and promote participant engagement throughout the research process. The Health Educator will support participants across multiple UC sites and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and research staff to ensure consistent delivery of patient-centered education and contribute to the successful implementation of research initiatives aimed at improving supportive care and health outcomes. This is a limited anticipated utilization position. Approximately three counseling sessions are expected during the first year of the pilot project, with the potential for adjustment based on study needs and participant enrollment.
Requirements
- Full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures.
- Good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychoeducational and educational support to patients with pancreatic cancer participating in a pilot research study.
- Provide evidence-based health education and psychoeducation related to the study protocol, treatment, and supportive care interventions.
- Educate participants on study procedures.
- Reinforce key health and wellness concepts.
- Facilitate access to educational and supportive resources.
- Promote participant engagement throughout the research process.
- Support participants across multiple UC sites.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and research staff to ensure consistent delivery of patient-centered education.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of research initiatives aimed at improving supportive care and health outcomes.
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
