Summary The Health Educator will develop and implement education services and programs for patients and groups referred by providers.Essential DutiesResponsibilitiesDevelops implements quality assurance measures and ensure appropriate follow upResearch evaluates and designs nutritional education services and programs for patientsDevelopsupdates policies and procedures for all nutrition education servicesprogramsComplies and updates nutrition education materials in coordination with clinical staffCoach and provide individual patients with dietary assessments and nutrition counseling for complex nutritional needsArrange for screening assessments and counseling for prenatal pediatric and adult patientsDocument all nutritional counseling in EHRFacilitate group presentations with workshops to provide consistent continuing education and tracking attendanceNutritional meal planning and coaching classes Adheres to professional standards clinic policiesprocedures federal state and local requirementsQualification RequirementsEducationand or ExperienceCertified health educatornutritionist4 year college degreeLanguage SkillPresentation writing and verbal skillsEnglish proficiency requiredSpanish preferredEquipmentMachinery Fax machine copier personal computer telephone calculator Microsoft WordExcel EHR system and other software as required.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of day. Estimate 20 of time is spent on feet and 80 sitting at desk.Have occasional need to perform the following physical activities bendstoopsquat climb stairs push or pull reach above shoulders.Have occasional need to perform standing and walking activities.Constant need to perform the following physical activities writingtyping graspingturning finger dexterity.Liftingcarrying over 10 pounds occasionally. Liftingcarrying less than 10 pounds frequently.Vision requirements constant need to complete forms read reports view computer screen. Frequent need to see small detail. Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arms reach.Hearing requirements constant need to communicate over telephone and in person.Travel Requirements Occasional need to utilize personal transportation to visit sites and attend meetings and conferences.