Hybrid Community Health Educator I - Hourly en Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

Responsible for training and conducting outreach program activities and health education for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.A Brief OverviewResponsible for training and conducting outreach program activities and health education for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will doPresents health information to patients, families, or community groups in order to promote healthy lifestyle decisions and chronic disease management.Provides health education and awareness to the assigned community program.Enters data, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities.Education/Formal Training RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Bachelor's Degree Health Administration Bachelor's Degree Education Bachelor's Degree Social Services Work Experience Requirements1-3 years Customer service, collections or call center Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficiency in the Microsoft Office program or programs as indicated in the specific function within the department.Ability to operate standard office equipment.Ability to understand and compose complex written materials.Ability to exercise independent judgment with tact and diplomacy in all situations.Must be able to assess needs of participant and their families and respond appropriately.Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice.Ability to demonstrate skill in organization, coordination and time management.Must be able to provide effective instructions to participants.Must be able to communicate verbally in an effective and positive manner with participant and their families.Must be able to demonstrate effective communication and negotiating skills with and between individuals and groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including Associates, social services providers, business entities, and students and their families. Strong influencing, coaching and consultative skills.Supervision Provided by this PositionThere are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.Physical DemandsThe physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Frequent travel outside office on a regular basis. Exposure to patient bodily fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

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