Health Instructor- Behavioral Health- Fairbanks- North

Community Health Network • Fairbanks, AK

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About The Position

The Health Educator develops and execute various educational programs based on a patient's needs. Specialize in a clinical area (i.e. holistic therapies, pharmacy). The educator provides learning experiences to help care givers, patients and/or families better understand the disease process and how to manage it effectively and/or better understand options available to help solve or work through health improvement opportunities. Works closely with clinical staff (i.e. nursing, pharmacy, respiratory, etc) to develop effective teaching strategies.

Requirements

• Prime for Life certification required.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical area required.
• 5 + years of experience in specific clinical area required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with patient education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and appropriate department representatives to create education content, coordinate delivery method and communicate availability of requested or required training.
• Organize class schedules and materials to facilitate engaging classroom training.
• Involve learners and stakeholders in the evaluation process, creates, implements, revises, documents and disseminates outcomes of learning.
• Develops teaching plans and strategies.
• May develop or modify education materials and curriculum.
• Provides in-house education training for staff and/or patients.
• Assesses and documents appropriately in regards to patient and family learning needs.
• Evaluates patient outcomes.
• Reviews and updates class content and handouts.
• Provides effective and interesting education to groups or individuals.
• Manages material resources and facilities.
• Participates in staff meetings, peer review, continuing education.
• Participates in educational design/redesign.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees to facilitate an integrated seamless continuum.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree