Health Educator- Combest WC Health Educator & Community Health Worker
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Full-time
On-site
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Public Health & Advocacy
Job Description
This position will support the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center in Lubbock, Texas as a Care Manager. In this position employee will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing care management for clinic patients. Will work with a diverse patient population. Duties will include, but are not limited to, classifying and implementing health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge for the improvement of health in a single, group, or community setting. Keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep health education program material current. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision and work is evaluated based on progress toward a set of goals by immediate supervisor. May supervise student assistants and other clerical personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic and office conditions and requires a great deal of patient contact and contact with community resource people. Some work is performed after usual office hours.
Major/Essential Functions
This position will support the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center in Lubbock, Texas as a Care Manager. In this position employee will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing care management for clinic patients. Will work with a diverse patient population. Primary responsibilities in this role include:
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an approved accredited university in a field relevant to the work being conducted; one year of work experience demonstrating health education practices, techniques, and principles.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
This position will support the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center in Lubbock, Texas as a Care Manager. In this position employee will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing care management for clinic patients. Will work with a diverse patient population. Duties will include, but are not limited to, classifying and implementing health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge for the improvement of health in a single, group, or community setting. Keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep health education program material current. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision and work is evaluated based on progress toward a set of goals by immediate supervisor. May supervise student assistants and other clerical personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic and office conditions and requires a great deal of patient contact and contact with community resource people. Some work is performed after usual office hours.
Major/Essential Functions
This position will support the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center in Lubbock, Texas as a Care Manager. In this position employee will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing care management for clinic patients. Will work with a diverse patient population. Primary responsibilities in this role include:
- Assist patients through the health care system while supporting self-management of disease.
- Provide patient education in self-management.
- Assist patient in understanding their plan of care and anticipated outcomes.
- Coordinate with community partners and other health care entities for continuity of care.
- Participate in community outreach and sponsored community events.
- Participate in data collection to help monitor health outcomes.
- May supervise student volunteer or student clinical experience.
- Attend required meetings.
- Assist referral specialist with referral management as needed.
- Assist with tracking and follow-up on cancer screenings and diagnostic testing.
- Community Health Worker Certified -- required.
- Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
- At least 2 years’ experience working with patients in a medical or ambulatory health care setting.
- BLS certified.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
- In this role, the employee may be asked to participate in health fairs, community events, and civic engagement.
- May travel to attend conference(s).
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an approved accredited university in a field relevant to the work being conducted; one year of work experience demonstrating health education practices, techniques, and principles.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace