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Community Health Educator-Full Time at Broadlawns… · Des Moines
Job Description
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Community Health Educator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Community Health Educator advances the mission of Broadlawns Medical Center (BMC) by delivering education, outreach, and engagement to patients, employees, students, and community members. This role promotes awareness of BMC services, improves access to high-quality care, and supports initiatives that reduce barriers to healthcare. Under the direction of the Director of Access and Engagement, the Community Health Educator serves as a liaison between BMC and community stakeholders. This position helps individuals navigate healthcare systems and connects them with appropriate resources to support positive health outcomes.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develops and delivers educational programs for patients, families, employees, and community members that address the social drivers of health and support BMC’s mission, services, and key initiatives
2. Supports the Director of Access and Engagement in building and maintaining partnerships with local schools and educational organizations.
3. Educates high school and college students about healthcare career pathways, including opportunities within BMC.
4. Provides community-based education to help organizations, stakeholders, and partners better understand hospital services and how to navigate them effectively.
5. Assists with onboarding, orientation, and ongoing support of BMC volunteers to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
6. Participates in community outreach initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and address barriers to healthcare access, specifically, the social determinants of health.
7. Collaborates with internal teams, including Community Health Navigation, Case Management, Financial Counseling, and Patient Advocacy, to identify and reduce patient barriers.
8. Supports departmental initiatives that enhance community engagement and improve patient experience.
9. Provides administrative and logistical support to the Access and Engagement, Volunteer Services, and Language Services teams.
10. Assists with data collection, tracking, and reporting of program outcomes and impact.
11. Coordinates events, educational materials, and communications related to outreach and engagement activities.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and four years of relevant experience.
2. Minimum of two years of experience developing and delivering educational programs.
3. Experience working with populations facing communication, cultural, or access barriers.
4. Experience navigating healthcare and social service systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Healthcare setting experience.
Work Shift
8a-4:30p (United States of America)Benefits (FT/PT)
Retirement - IPERS
Education Assistance
Employee Health & Wellness
PTO
Free Parking
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer