Health Educator II

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.  Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.  Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

 

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.  At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Your Tomorrow is Here!

 

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years.  Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

 

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

 

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

 

The Health Educator II is responsible for executing daily operations for the Lippincott Resource and Education Center (REC) which provides up-to-date cancer information & resources to patients, families, staff and community members. Responsibilities include working with culturally diverse audiences, organizations and vendors, identifying and assessing resources, disseminating information and assisting visitors seeking health education and cancer related resources and referrals. In addition, they execute all REC special programs for patients, caregivers and the community including the Patient-to-Patient Network, and ongoing educational and social media programming. The Health Educator II also supports the Office of Community Outreach (OCO) with other health disparities/equity, health communication, education, research and outreach activities and programs and supports promotion and growth of overall OCO programming.

Cancer education and professional development is provided to support execution of duties.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Education or other health related field Required or
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience
1 year experience in Public Health, Health Education or other related field Required
General Experience Bilingual in English/Spanish language Preferred

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