Diabetes educator Jobs in San Jose, CA

Health Educator

Salary Range : $83,243 - $124,864

The expected pay range is based on many factors, such as experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Quality Improvement

Reports To : Manager, Quality Improvement and Health Education Manager

Employee Unit : Employees in this classification are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local No. 521

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Health Educator manages Quality Improvement Programs, Health Education Program, and the Group Needs Assessment area of the Cultural and Linguistic Services Program to ensure members have resources, knowledge, and confidence to achieve optimal health and wellness in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements, SCFHP policies and procedures, and SCFHP business requirements, to achieve Department performance objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.

• Develop and manage the Health Education program, create Health Education Work Plan and report Health Education annual evaluation.
• Manage current health education resources, train SCFHP staff and provider network on how to initiate health education referrals.
• Follow up on health education external and internal referrals.
• Collaborate, develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to develop and support health education programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with SCFHP departments to disseminate health education information to SCFHP members and the community.
• Develop and maintain health education vendor relationships.
• Track and trend health education activities to monitor utilization of health education resources.
• Audit delegates and vendors to ensure health education policies and procedures are in compliance with SCFHP's policies and regulatory requirements and vendor / delegate contracts.
• Manage Group Needs Assessment reporting for the Cultural and Linguistic Services Program.
• Manage Performance Improvement Projects (PIP) design and implementation.
• Ensure member incentive programs are reviewed and approved by DHCS prior to implementation.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS - Required (R) Desired (D)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required or desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Generally, duties are primarily performed in an office environment while sitting or standing at a desk. Incumbents are subject to frequent contact with and interruptions by co-workers, supervisors, and plan members or providers in person, by telephone, and by work-related electronic communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation :

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

General office conditions. May be exposed to moderate noise levels.

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