Education Specialist

Position Information:

The Education Specialist provides work site wellness services to corporate and community client groups. Conducts screenings, administers and processes health risk assessments and provides follow-up education services. Assists in providing screening and other health promotion services with WakeMed community outreach events. Assists with individual health coaching for corporate clients.

Experience Requirements: 3 Months Fellowship/Internship/Residency – Related Area Required – Or 1 Year Wellness Programs Required – And 3 Years Related Position Experience Preferred

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Health Education Or Exercise Science Or Nursing Or Related Field

Required Licensure/Certification Requirements: Not Applicable

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 5:00 am-9:00 pm, hours vary

Weekend Requirements: No Weekends

About WakeMed:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children’s Hospital, Women’s Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed’s team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.