Job Title : Health Educator I
Location : Remote (IL and TX)
Duration : 4 months+ contract (possibility of extension)
Shift Timing : Monday - Friday 8 am – 5 pm, weekdays, (1 hr lunch)
Pay Range : $15.82 / Hour on W2
Job summary :
- Making outbound calls to schedule members for annual well visits.
- Develop, implement and evaluate health education programs for members within the network and within the community.
- Provide oversight and assistance to providers in meeting health education contract requirements.
- Additionally functions in a lead role over health educators and make administrative decisions as delegated.
Job Description :
Act as a resource to the health educators in the resolution of issues that may arise during the implementation of any intervention protocol.Make administrative decisions in the absence of the director or manager.Design, implement, and evaluate health education interventions to meet the needs of the targeted population based on priorities established by the department and current contracts.Conduct population specific, geographic specific and member specific needs assessments as required and as requested by contract.Act as a lead in the development of internal resources in collaboration with the Resource Specialist as identified within the annual work plan.Identify and evaluate health education services within the community. Use this information to extend resources to members by assisting with the development of referral agreements. Function as a liaison to internal departments, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and public health departments as assigned to ensure that Client resource information is current and available.Provide input on the design and functionality of all utilized databases. Attend work group meetings for maintenance and coordination issues.Coordinate the health education services assessment of IPAs and medical groups as required and collaborate with QI on oversight.Perform other duties as assigned including the submission of all required monthly reports .