Community Health Educator

Location: Manchester, NH

Primary Job Function: Marketing & Communications

ID**: 24061

Job Brief

The Community Health Educator will be engaging community resources.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com .

Responsibilities:

Responsible for improving the health status of our members through preventative health education/screening programs by identifying and partnering with providers and organizations to hold community events/health fairs/health education programs and screenings. In an effort to empower Plan members to take control of their health, this position will provide health education to members, parents and the community in cooperation with outside agencies/organizations and/or Providers. This position will promote member and public awareness of the importance and the availability of screenings and services in support of healthy lifestyles in efforts to improve HEDIS measures. May develop health education programs, implement and maintain already existing health education programs, collaborate with providers to hold screening events. Will conduct sessions personally. This position will be based in the field. Travel within counties in the designated zone required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Heath Education, Public Heath, Nursing or the combination of equivalent education/work experience.

• 1-3 years clinical experience, home health care.

• 1-3 years experience in health education, preferably in a public health environment that includes experience in dealing with disease specific/life style issues.

• 1-3 years Medicaid experience preferred.

• Medicaid managed care experience helpful.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Access to automobile w/current auto insurance required.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled