School Based Health Educator- North/Bruce Randolph

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, serve as Health Educator, Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH), delivering one-on-one client-centered health education on sexual and reproductive health concepts in community and school-based health centers (SBHCs). Primary duties are providing family planning services including counseling patients on a broad array of contraceptive methods (e.g., IUD, pills, implant, depo, ring, emergency contraception, condoms, FAM, etc.), tailoring appropriate health education messages to meet diverse patient needs, providing STI education and screening, providing pregnancy testing, and offering pregnancy options counseling. Participate in SRH program planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts. Provide support to and establish a learning alliance with health education staff to increase professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Provides 1:1 SRH health education (HE) services to patient population within DH community and school-based health centers. (10%)
• Within health education visits, apply education skills and techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, PATH Framework). (10%)
• Complete urine pregnancy test and/or vital signs certification/competencies, as assigned. (10%)
• Participate in data collection, program planning, goal setting, and quality improvement activities. (10%)
• Assist with planning and facilitation of SBHC-CHS educator meetings, peer training and /or related health education events. (10%)
• Learn and adhere to confidentiality and practice standards set forth by Denver Health, Title X Family Planning, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, etc. (10%)
• Learn and understand program procedures and policies set forth by the State of Colorado, Denver Health, and/or Denver Public Schools regarding reporting including, but not limited to, cases of assault, abuse, and neglect. (10%)
• Complete and/or meet all applicable clinical competency standards. (5%)
• Maintain strict adherence to all procedures and policies including, but not limited to, infection prevention, patient safety goals, and protecting patient confidentiality set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. (5%)
• Health educator who has graduated from an accredited program in Medical Assisting can administer injections as ordered and directed by supervising provider, including, but not limited to, Depo Provera. (5%)
• Empathize with clients and put them at ease, even (especially) when there are cultural differences or communication barriers. (5%)
• Participates as a member of the care team by asking for additional tasks and/or helping others when not busy. (5%)
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided; support DH efforts to provide equitable and inclusive care for our patients, employees, and community. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years of patient interaction experience within a healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
• Experience with evidence-based health programs, confidential visits, and caseload management. Preferred

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience delivering comprehensive sexual health education including LGBTQ affirming care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a team player who can work collaboratively in a clinic-based setting.
• Skilled in problem-solving and identifying opportunities to improve health education services for youth and adults.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can prioritize and conduct multiple activities.
• Proficiency in Spanish required for some positions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.