Patient Educator

Legacy Community Health•Pasadena, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who finds joy in empowering others to lead healthier lives? At Legacy Community Health, we believe education is the cornerstone of transformation, and we’re looking for a passionate Patient Educator to join our mission-driven team. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help patients navigate their health journey, this is the role for you. As a Patient Educator, you’ll be the bridge between information and action, working closely with our care team to provide personalized health education and support. From conducting point-of-care testing to assisting patients with Legacy’s services, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping healthier communities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3 - 5 years of relevant experience
Experience providing direct education to clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds in one-on-one and/or group settings.
Experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience with computers and computer programs.
Ability to provide point-of-care testing within 3 months if/as required per site assignment.
Ability to become phlebotomy trained within 3 months of hire if/as required per site assignment.
Ability to demonstrate core competencies within 3 months of hire.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience working in an electronic health record system.
Experience working with people living with or at-risk for HIV.
Experience working with sexual minorities and gender non-binary persons.
Experience providing education about pregnancy and/or the post-partum period.
Experience working with people who have chronic health conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement tailored health education programs in one-on-one, co-visit, and group settings to empower patients in managing health conditions and promoting wellness.
Help patients set achievable health-related goals based on their behavioral, social, and medical needs.
Conduct point-of-care testing, including blood glucose, HIV testing, pregnancy testing, and risk assessments.
Support patients in navigating Legacy’s healthcare services to meet their health goals.
Document patient services in electronic health records with accuracy and attention to detail.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinic/care team to foster a positive, team-focused environment.
Develop engaging presentations, handouts, and tools to effectively communicate with patients and community members.
Participate in designing and evaluating new health education curricula driven by patient and community needs.
Meet performance metrics, including grant and contract requirements.
Attend clinic, team, departmental, and agency meetings, as well as trainings and workshops, which may require travel to various Legacy clinics.
Take on additional tasks as assigned to support the clinic’s mission and goals.