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Location

Bakersfield, California

Salary

$23 - $26 / HOUR

Core responsibilities

The health education specialist collaborates with patients and healthcare teams to identify educational needs and reduce barriers to care. They provide general health education, facilitate care coordination, and maintain documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an associate's degree with at least two years of experience in community outreach or counseling, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Proficiency in english and spanish is required, along with bls certification and the ability to obtain further certifications in health education and chronic disease management.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateDocumentationInterpersonal skillsCare coordinationQuality improvementData collectionPatient advocacyPatient assessmentCase managementReferral managementCommunity outreachHealth educationCultural sensitivityElectronic health recordsChronic disease managementBilingual communicationOral presentation