Women's Health Educator

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) at Oak West Health Ctr seeks a health education specialist to assess women’s health education needs, present materials, and evaluate activities to ensure a quality program. Requires an Associate’s degree and 2 years in health education or outreach, plus bilingual English/Spanish and completion of the WISH curriculum within six months.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong writing and public speaking skills, group facilitation ability, and comfort engaging

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree.
• Two years of experience in health education or community outreach.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must pass Parkland Qualified Bilingual Test.
• Must complete WISH Women's Health Education Curriculum within 6 months.
• Strong written and public speaking skills.
• Ability to train, facilitate groups, and work with diverse populations.
• Organized, detail oriented, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patient educational needs and present information to educate target groups.
• Review medical records, schedule appointments, and enter charges as needed.
• Assess patient understanding and document translation/education activities.
• Assist with health education events by providing training and public speaking on women's health topics.
• Maintain positive relationships with management, vendors, community agencies, and other health educators.
• Evaluate and update literature to ensure current information is disseminated.
• Stay current on developments in medicine and healthcare; attend seminars/workshops and maintain licensure.
• Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; report to supervisor and implement improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Writing skills

Group facilitation

Communication with all staff

Diversity awareness

Organized and independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree waiver possible

Job description

Location: Oak West Health Ctr

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the assessment of women's health education needs, presentation of appropriate educational materials, and evaluation of program activities to ensure a quality women's health education program.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a minimum of Associate's degree.

Experience

• Must have (2) years of experience in health education, community outreach programs.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• If in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Social Services, Public Health, Health Education or Community Health Education, experience requirement may be waived.

Required Tests for Placement

• Parkland approved Qualified Bilingual Test prior to employment.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Must successfully complete and pass Parkland Health approved Qualified Bilingual Test.
• Must be able to successfully pass the WISH Women's Health Education Curriculum course and exam during the first six months of employment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of training methods and techniques, including the group facilitation process.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent writing, communication skills, and public speaking skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in working with a diverse population.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the evaluation of patient educational needs. Presents information and materials to educate target group to promote health awareness and good health practices.
• Reviews medical records, schedules appointments and enters charges, performing other related clinical duties as necessary.
• Assesses patient's level of understanding and evaluates need for further instruction. Documents translation and education activities as indicated.
• Assists with health education events by providing educational training and public speaking on women's health topics to promote public awareness and good health practices.
• Investigates, communicates and mediates medical and other patient concerns to proper persons. Provides emotional support to clients as indicated.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, community agencies, schools, other health educators and healthcare personnel to ensure open communication within the health community.
• Evaluates and updates literature and materials periodically to ensure that current information is disseminated to patients and staff.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medicine and healthcare for the assigned patient population by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines, that impact medicine and healthcare. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Requisition ID: 989851