Health Educator Associate - Bilingual Required
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Health Educator Associate assists professional staff by developing, conducting and delivering health education interventions. The Health Educator Associate is an entry-level health education position and works to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. In addition to the above this position will serve as a patient liaison, interpreter and navigator to assist with navigating the health care system and improve communication and relationships between patients and providers, linking patients with resources. Applicants must be fluent in both Spanish and English. A language proficiency assessment may be required as part of the hiring process. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program . Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
- Applicants must be fluent in both Spanish and English. A language proficiency assessment may be required as part of the hiring process.
- Associated degree in Health Education, Community Health, Public Health, Health Science, Wellness, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, Wellness or related field.
- At least one year of experience working in community health.
Responsibilities
- developing, conducting and delivering health education interventions
- promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors
- serve as a patient liaison, interpreter and navigator to assist with navigating the health care system and improve communication and relationships between patients and providers
- linking patients with resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
