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University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Health Education liaison to connect community members with health promotion programs and services. You will guide patients through prevention and treatment services and help them access and keep medical appointments, while conveying clear information about diagnoses and treatment plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or health education and English/Spanish fluency; prior experience in health education, public health, social work, or case

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health education or related field is required.
• English/Spanish fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the community, volunteer network members, health system providers, social workers and the Community Health Division to increase utilization of health promotion programs.
• Assist and guide patients through community health prevention and treatment services to ensure access to medical appointments and adherence to care plans.
• Provide and communicate health information about diagnosis and treatment plans in clinical and community settings.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health education or related field

Job description

This position will serve as the link between the community, volunteer network members, health system providers, social workers, and the Community Health Division in order to increase the utilization of available health promotion programs and maximize the use of existing health services as deemed appropriate. Assists and guides patients through community health prevention and treatment services to ensure that patients are able to access and keep medical appointments, participate in recommended care plans, and receive appropriate health information about their diagnosis and treatment plan. All functions and behaviors are applicable to the clinical and community settings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social Fsciences, health education or related field of study is required. One year of experience in the area of health education, public health, social work and/or case management may be considered as a substitute in a lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. English/Spanish fluency is required.