Health Promotion Educator
Company: Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
Location: Rockville
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
Who We Are:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is one of the
nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest
integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of
Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700
Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties.
Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members
in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area
medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled
nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
MAPMG is seeking a Health Promotion Educator to support MAPMG's
Delivery System Operations in the achievement of care and service
delivery objectives and goals through the offering of health
promotion programs and education resource services to patients.
This part-time position will use multiple communication methods to
engage, educate, and promote/influence participants in decisions
related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status and
improving clinical outcomes.
This position will be based in Rockville, MD and offers a hybrid
work arrangement with the ability to go into the office on an
as-needed basis. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the
Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area.
Responsibilities:
- Provide health education interventions to individuals and
groups using evidenced-based models, including behavior change and
adult learning principles, for a variety of wellness-related
topics
- Inform and link patients to the appropriate health education
resources and/or help patients navigate to appropriate clinical
resources
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of data
collected through health education and training
activities.
- Provide feedback to health education team on content and class
experiences in order to improve programs
- Outreach to patients regarding programs that are available to
support mental health promotion
- Document any required notes (including outreach) in the
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Practice and promote innovative practice within ethical and
legal guidelines using established policies and procedures
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission, vision,
and values and serve as a role model for Kaiser Permanente
brand
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of data
collected through health education and coaching activities
- Participate in virtual and in-person team and staff meetings
and continuing education as requested
- Ability to work effectively in a complex multi-entity
environment
- Maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive personal
data/information
- Maintain health education schedule
- Perform other duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, public
health, psychology or another relevant field, required
- Certified Health Education Specialist credentials are
preferred
- A minimum of 3 years' experience with leading classes,
motivational interviewing /healthy lifestyle behavior
change
- Demonstrated knowledge of health education, health promotion,
adult learning theory and methodologies, motivational interviewing,
health behavior change, and social determinants of health
- Ability to speak Spanish is desirable
- Ability to travel to medical centers throughout the DC
metropolitan area
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity; understand the
needs of a diverse population
- Comfort and composure with crisis management and working with
people experiencing behavioral health issues
- Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills,
consistently demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication and
customer service skills including the ability to motivate
others
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
required
- Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills
- Effective time management skills; ability to effectively
organize and prioritize work demands; responsive to requests, and
punctual
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a variety of
levels of an organization, both independently and as part of a
team, with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity
- Regional residency required
Competitive Benefits:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that is
designed to support our employees and their families' health and
wellbeing. We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed
to help our employees stay healthy and thrive in and beyond the
workplace.
- Competitive compensation package
- 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for
employees and families
- Great work/life balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick
leave
- Maternity and parental leave
- Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer
contributions
- Life insurance, and short-term disability and long-term
disability coverage
- Education reimbursement
- Wellness programs and resources to help you maintain a healthy
lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
At MAPMG, equity, inclusion, and diversity are at the core of our
organizational culture. MAPMG is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all
employees and applicants. We continuously work to identify and
mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an
inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage
applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will
commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare to apply.
External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.
Keywords: Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Rockville , Health Promotion Educator, Healthcare , Rockville, Maryland
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