2025-08-14
Legacy Health
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Portland
Oregon
97201
United States
Legacy Health
Health Educator - Prenatal Education
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND
Job ID: 25-44298
Type: Supplemental
Multiple Locations - Portland Metro
Overview
As an expert in your field, you know that health education varies from patient to patient. Some can manage their care on their own; others rely on assistance from caregivers. Each patient is unique, and so you treat all patients and family members with dignity and kindness as you offer individualized care education. In your work, you exemplify the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
The Health Educator provides education to women, families and other professionals in the areas of childbirth, breastfeeding, women’s health and the early postpartum period, parenting, newborn care, wellness and childhood safety/injury prevention or special needs transportation. The educator maintains current knowledge base in these and related areas, and employs a variety of learning methodologies geared toward the pediatric, adolescent and adult client. The educator is a communication link with the client and the health care system. The educator participates actively in the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the program.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited secondary school; 2 years of advanced education in health care, education, or related field required. College degree in related field preferred. Equivalent work and/or educational experience considered.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
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