University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The Health Educator will provide patient education and support within the ACO and MSSP departments. They are responsible for managing sensitive patient information while maintaining effective working relationships across the health system.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary: Health educator 2 sv
What It Takes to be Successful
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Knowledge of Diabetes or Heart Failure disease Interest in the community served by UC Irvine Health (A Passion for Caring) Effective communication skills Ability to read and communicate effectively in English Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must possess knowledge of diabetes or heart failure and demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills. Proficiency in English is required, with bilingual skills in Spanish or Vietnamese considered a preferred qualification.
Market context
In California, health educator roles tied to ACO and MSSP programs often draw interest from candidates with chronic disease education experience, especially in diabetes or heart failure. These positions are competitive because employers look for strong customer service, clear communication, and preferred bilingual ability in Spanish or Vietnamese. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly compare fit, then highlight any patient education, care coordination, or language skills in your application.