Health Educator jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Health Educator
  • BRS
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • SST is currently seeking a Health Educator

    The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that delivers primary prevention services that improve health and build readiness by targeting the behaviorally modifiable factors most likely to result in chronic disease, injury and/or performance issues. The Health Educator will participate in providing six core programs (health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education) as part of the standardized AFWC program.

    Responsibilities:
    • Conducts evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories, provides health education to improve health behaviors; uses evaluation tools to measure changes in support of the AFWC program.
    • Conducts physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology to include, but not limited to, direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, heart rate variability, etc.
    • Conducts both individual and group coaching appointments to apply various behavior change theories and health coaching strategies designed to improve health habits.
    • Ensures complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
    • Understanding and knowledge of basic health sciences to include anatomy/physiology, basic exercise science, health psychology, basic nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
    • Assesses, develops, and plans individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
    • Works collaboratively and effectively with other agencies in the community. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, establishes priorities and works in an organized manner. Must successfully work both independently and as a team member. Understanding of and commitment to further the mission of the AFWC.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • 4-year degree in an Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university. Allied Health degrees include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, etc.
    • Maintains one or more nationally recognized NCCA credentials (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.)
    • Current AHA BLS certification required
    • Excellent public speaking skills
    • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
    • U.S. citizenship required
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TEMPORARY - Health Educator
  • North Slope Borough
  • Barrow, AK TEMPORARY
  • Summary or Purpose Promotes public health, health education and wellness on the North Slope. Coordinate with the Health Department programs facilitating community outreach and education. Essential Dut...
  • 30 Days Ago
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Pharmacy Tech Educator
  • Foundation Health Partners
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 2022-10298 Category: Pharmacy Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: FA: Full Time Shift: Days New Grad: No OverviewThis position will work under the supervision of the phar...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Emergency Department (ED) Technician Educator
  • Foundation Health Partners
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 2024-13916 Category: Allied Health Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: FA: Full Time Shift: Other New Grad: No OverviewThis position enhances professional practice throug...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Permanent Educator Registered Nurse
  • Aya Healthcare
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Educator Registered Nurse in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a 104 week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.
  • 28 Days Ago
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Diabetes Coordinator and Educator
  • Arctic Slope Native Association LTD
  • Barrow, AK FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Develop and implement prevention strategies as well as provide education to diabetes clients and their families. Assist in the management of the diabetes prevention fund grants. Supe...
  • 28 Days Ago
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Medical Assistant (MA) - TVC Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: Medical Assistant professional. This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in pro...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Intensive Care Unit
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient p...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,298 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • TotalMed Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Fairbanks, Alaska. Job Descrip...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice Program
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice Program job is a trainee position subject to the terms and conditions o...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical 3West
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Services Director
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: This position provides oversight to TVCs education and staff development services. Develops, designs, and over...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pharmacy Technician I, II and III - Retail and Inpatient Areas
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and other pharmacy personnel. Performs routine...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy
  • OneStaffMedical
  • FAIRBANKS, AK
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, located 196 driving miles (or ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Health Educator jobs
$76,301 to $103,216
Fairbanks, Alaska area prices
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What does a Health Educator do?

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