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PS Health Educator
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Open Date | 08/12/2021 |
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Requisition Number | PRN27298B |
Job Title | PS Health Educator |
Working Title | Health Educator/Patient Navigator |
Job Grade | E |
FLSA Code | Administrative |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | Yes |
Standard Hours per Week | 20 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | This is a part-time position Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, 20 hours per week, flexible schedule to be determined upon hire. |
VP Area | President |
Department | 01237 - HCI Patient & Public Educ Dept |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 39300 to 54000 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Summary | The Patient and Public Education Department at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is accepting applications for a part-time Health Educator/Patient Navigator. This position will coordinate the care of Spanish-speaking cancer patients and their loved ones at Huntsman Cancer Institute by acting as a liaison between patients and their health care team. Based on the needs of the department this position may also provide patient navigation services to other underrepresented patients. Successful candidate will receive patient navigation training prior to working with patients. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture. Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about HCI’s commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi and/or contact HCI’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. |
Responsibilities |
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Minimum Qualifications | There are two levels in the Health Educator position. Health Educator I: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field. Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Eduction or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health. Health Educator II: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field, and four or more years of health education experience. Must also possess and maintain certification as a CHES, MCHES, or CPH. Ability to demonstrate working-level professional knowledge in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education or 10 Essential Functions of Public Health. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required. Training in a specific health area may be preferred. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. |
Preferences | Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or equivalency and two years related work experience. Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written skills with a high level of fluency in both languages is required. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred. Certified medical translator experience preferred. If not certified, successful candidate is expected to become a certified medical translator within 1 year of hire. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. |
Type | Benefited Staff |
Special Instructions Summary | |
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA) 135 Park Building Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 [email protected] Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. |
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