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ExcelaCare Hospice & Home Health: Hospice and Home Health Education Specialist
***Canadian, Wheeler, Stanton, Miama, Stinnet, Perryton, and all outer-lying areas of Pampa/Borger***
About Us:
At ExcelaCare, we believe Home Heath & Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.
Job Summary:
As a Hospice Education Specialist, you will help expand our reach and connect more patients and families with the care they deserve by building relationships with healthcare referral sources, educating the community, and representing ExcelaCare with professionalism and compassion.
Essential Functions:
Referral Source Development
- Build and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other referral partners.
- Conduct regular visits and calls to referral sources to promote awareness of home health services.
Community Engagement
- Represent ExcelaCare at health fairs, community events, and networking opportunities.
- Deliver presentations to healthcare professionals, community leaders, and organizations to build awareness and understanding of the benefits of timely hospice care.
Education & Advocacy
- Communicate eligibility criteria, home health philosophy, and ExcelaCare’s personalized approach to care.
- Advocate for patient and family needs by ensuring access to services when appropriate.
Collaboration with Clinical Teams
- Work alongside intake and clinical teams to ensure smooth transitions from referral to admission.
- Provide market feedback to leadership to support service quality and growth strategies.
- Performance Accountability
- Meet or exceed monthly referral and admissions goals.
- Document all contacts, meetings, and activities in the company CRM in compliance with HIPAA and policy guidelines.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
- Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
- Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
- Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Sympathetic attitudes towards care of the sick
- Knowledge of home health regulation and referral processes.
- Proven ability to build trust-based professional relationships.
- Ability to read, write and carry out directions
- Maturity and ability to deal with demands of the job
- Cooperative attitude
- Time management
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management:
- Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
- Keeps abreast in changes in health care law.
- Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Additional Requirements:
Reliable transportation.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience:
One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in sales, marketing, or business development experience, home care or hospice, preferred
- License / Certification:
Driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance; No Listing in the OIG Excluded Provider Listing; listed in good standing on state nurse aide registry or requirements of a state licensure program meeting federal regulations.
Environmental Conditions:
Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; Category A BBP risk; moderate stress and emotional demands.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and notify a supervisor. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health education specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, health education, or a related field
- CHES or MCHES certification from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- Experience designing and delivering health education programs for defined populations
- Proficiency in needs assessment, program planning, and program evaluation methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training, presentations, and grant reports
- Familiarity with data collection tools, survey platforms, and community health data sources
Tips for Your Health Education Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to CHES language
Job postings for health education specialists use specific terminology like health literacy, needs assessment, and community outreach. Mirror that language in your resume so your application clears automated screening and signals fluency to hiring managers reviewing dozens of submissions.
Highlight your CHES or MCHES credential prominently
Many employers filter applicants by certification before reading further. Place your Certified Health Education Specialist or Master Certified Health Education Specialist credential in your resume header and in your application materials, not buried in a certifications section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health education specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by the population you specialize in
Filter openings by the population you have documented experience serving, whether that is adolescents, underserved communities, or workplace wellness participants. Employers weight program-specific experience heavily, and a focused application outperforms a broad one almost every time.
Prepare a needs assessment example for interviews
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask you to walk through a real needs assessment you conducted. Prepare one concrete example with the data sources you used, the gap you identified, and the program change that resulted. Vague answers about teamwork do not land well here.
Negotiate using program impact data, not tenure
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable outcomes you delivered, such as participation rates, behavior change metrics, or grant funding secured. Health education roles are funded through program budgets, so demonstrated return on investment carries more weight than years in field.
Health Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health education specialists?
University of California - San Francisco, Remarkable Home Health & Hospice Companies, and University of Utah are hiring the most health education specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in hospital systems, county health departments, and federally qualified health centers.
How many health education specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of health education specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Roles focused on curriculum development, grant writing, and digital health content tend to offer the most location flexibility, while community outreach and clinical education positions typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a health education specialist?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, or health education. Build hands-on experience through internships, AmeriCorps placements, or entry-level community health worker roles. Once you have the required coursework and practice hours, sit for the CHES exam through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Continuing education keeps your credential active and opens doors to senior program roles.
How do you get hired as a health education specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled community health educator, health program assistant, or patient education coordinator, which are common entry points with less experience required. Volunteer work with local health departments, free clinics, or nonprofits builds the program planning and population-specific experience that employers look for. A strong practicum project from your degree program, documented clearly on your resume, can substitute for paid work history in early applications.
What does the health education specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with public health program staff and a supervisor. Candidates are often asked to present a past program they developed or walk through a hypothetical needs assessment scenario. Some employers add a writing sample or ask you to review existing program materials and suggest improvements before a final interview.
Where can I find and apply to health education specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to health education specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. The board pulls from public health agencies, hospital systems, nonprofits, and academic institutions, so you can review a broad set of active opportunities in one place.
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