PS Health Educator
The University of Utah
On-site
Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Job Summary
This position is part of a dynamic and growing adolescent and young adult ( AYA ) cancer program at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. This position provides information, resources, and navigation services to adolescent and young adult ( AYA ) cancer patients and their loved ones. There are two levels in the Health Educator position. Health Educator I: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education 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 or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). 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. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position. Learn more here
Responsibilities
Description and Duties: Patient Navigation/Education Assesses health education needs of AYA patients and their loved ones. Educates, directs, and orients patients towards available and appropriate care resources, agencies, organizations and institutions. Documents encounters in the medical record. Coordinates with research teams and facilitates behavioral interventions with AYA patients and their loved ones. Learns and contributes to evidence-based practice by attending cancer conferences, reading current literature, participating in networking discussions nationally, and completing continuing education classes, assignments, and projects. Assists in the AYA program development, activities, and operation. Problem Solving: Use logic to identify appropriate theories to underpin program development Think critically to analyze issues and identify alternate courses of action Training/Mentoring/Growth: After hire, the successful candidate will participate in patient navigator training and mentoring before seeing patients and their loved ones. As the program grows, there may be opportunities for professional advancement. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or equivalency required; master’s degree, Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) certification, and/or fluency in Spanish preferred. The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership, problem solving, organizational, collaboration and communication skills. They will also have qualities of compassion, respect, and reliability. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required. 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.
This position is part of a dynamic and growing adolescent and young adult ( AYA ) cancer program at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. This position provides information, resources, and navigation services to adolescent and young adult ( AYA ) cancer patients and their loved ones. There are two levels in the Health Educator position. Health Educator I: Candidate must have a BS in health promotion or related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Ability to demonstrate entry level competence in the 7 Areas of Responsibilities for Health Education 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 or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). 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. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position. Learn more here
Responsibilities
Description and Duties: Patient Navigation/Education Assesses health education needs of AYA patients and their loved ones. Educates, directs, and orients patients towards available and appropriate care resources, agencies, organizations and institutions. Documents encounters in the medical record. Coordinates with research teams and facilitates behavioral interventions with AYA patients and their loved ones. Learns and contributes to evidence-based practice by attending cancer conferences, reading current literature, participating in networking discussions nationally, and completing continuing education classes, assignments, and projects. Assists in the AYA program development, activities, and operation. Problem Solving: Use logic to identify appropriate theories to underpin program development Think critically to analyze issues and identify alternate courses of action Training/Mentoring/Growth: After hire, the successful candidate will participate in patient navigator training and mentoring before seeing patients and their loved ones. As the program grows, there may be opportunities for professional advancement. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or equivalency required; master’s degree, Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) certification, and/or fluency in Spanish preferred. The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership, problem solving, organizational, collaboration and communication skills. They will also have qualities of compassion, respect, and reliability. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required. 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.