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Job Description
Health Educator- Combest WC Health Educator & Community Health Worker
41434BR
41434BR
Position Description
Employees in the classification design and implement 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.
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.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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