Health Educator Jobs in California
Health Educator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public health agencies, large hospital systems, nonprofit community health organizations, and university wellness programs, with openings at every level from entry-level community outreach coordinator through senior program director. The largest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, and the California Department of Public Health have a consistent, lasting presence. The most in-demand specialties are chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, and workplace wellness. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Ambulatory Care Management (ACM) Health Educator assumes responsibility and accountability for conducting Department Orientation for new staff, ongoing education, skills and competencies for existing staff including but not limited to Annual Competencies and Skills. The Educator will report to the Clinical Manager, Education. The Health Educator will develop curriculum, orientations, competencies, as well as audit tools approved by ACM Leadership. In addition, The Health Educator assists in Quality Assessments and other Administrative Duties as assigned by ACM Leadership. The Health Educator – a seasoned Comprehensive Care Coordinator, Community Health Worker or Clinical Social Worker – is responsible for assisting with clinical and/or administrative management, training and coordination within the scope of their practice across ACM. The Health Educator will oversee the development of trainers and/or preceptors within the department across a variety of roles as appropriate. The Health Educator will also provide support to the Clinical Manager in offering training to residents, physicians and other healthcare providers across UCLA Health.
Salary Range: $86,400 - $184,800 Annual
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Area and/or Equivalent Experience/Training
- 3-5 Years Healthcare Experience
- Demonstrated educational and organizational abilities including curriculum development (written documentation, presentations and trainings), principles of adult learning, evaluating, coaching and development of staff.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, effective written and verbal communications, diplomacy, organizational, and analytic skills.
- Strong relationship building skills rooted in emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary medical and psychosocial teams in a variety of settings including inpatient, ambulatory and community-based organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with previous demonstration of consistency, independence, flexibility, initiative, and creativity
- Intermediate to advanced skill in learning and/or leveraging EMR (EPIC) and other healthcare software (ICAP, AIDIN, findhelp, etc.) to coordinate care for patients.
- Intermediate to advanced skill with various office computer software including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Internet, WordPress, Canva, Qualtrics, etc.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree
- 3+ years or Ambulatory/Outpatient Experience
- Appropriate California State Certification or Licensure (if CHW or CSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
- Ability to design and/or implement data collection tools.
- Working knowledge of the principles of case management.
Description
The Ambulatory Care Management (ACM) Health Educator assumes responsibility and accountability for conducting Department Orientation for new staff, ongoing education, skills and competencies for existing staff including but not limited to Annual Competencies and Skills. The Educator will report to the Clinical Manager, Education. The Health Educator will develop curriculum, orientations, competencies, as well as audit tools approved by ACM Leadership. In addition, The Health Educator assists in Quality Assessments and other Administrative Duties as assigned by ACM Leadership. The Health Educator – a seasoned Comprehensive Care Coordinator, Community Health Worker or Clinical Social Worker – is responsible for assisting with clinical and/or administrative management, training and coordination within the scope of their practice across ACM. The Health Educator will oversee the development of trainers and/or preceptors within the department across a variety of roles as appropriate. The Health Educator will also provide support to the Clinical Manager in offering training to residents, physicians and other healthcare providers across UCLA Health.
Salary Range: $86,400 - $184,800 Annual
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Area and/or Equivalent Experience/Training
- 3-5 Years Healthcare Experience
- Demonstrated educational and organizational abilities including curriculum development (written documentation, presentations and trainings), principles of adult learning, evaluating, coaching and development of staff.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, effective written and verbal communications, diplomacy, organizational, and analytic skills.
- Strong relationship building skills rooted in emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary medical and psychosocial teams in a variety of settings including inpatient, ambulatory and community-based organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with previous demonstration of consistency, independence, flexibility, initiative, and creativity
- Intermediate to advanced skill in learning and/or leveraging EMR (EPIC) and other healthcare software (ICAP, AIDIN, findhelp, etc.) to coordinate care for patients.
- Intermediate to advanced skill with various office computer software including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Internet, WordPress, Canva, Qualtrics, etc.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree
- 3+ years or Ambulatory/Outpatient Experience
- Appropriate California State Certification or Licensure (if CHW or CSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
- Ability to design and/or implement data collection tools.
- Working knowledge of the principles of case management.
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Health Educator Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health9
- Loma Linda University Health6
- CommonSpirit Health4
- Stanford Medicine Children's Health4
- Dignity Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Education9
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Insurance1
- Investment & Asset Management1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health educator jobs across California.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential recognized by California public health employers
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, or a closely related field
- Experience designing and delivering community health education programs or workshops
- Proficiency in data collection, program evaluation, and health needs assessment methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse community populations
- Familiarity with California health equity frameworks and culturally responsive health outreach
Health Educator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a health educator in California?
The standard path in California is a bachelor's degree in public health, community health education, or a related field, followed by earning the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. California does not issue a separate state license for health educators, but most public agencies and large health systems treat CHES certification as a baseline hiring requirement. A master's degree in public health strengthens candidacy for senior or program-director roles.
Which companies hire health educators in California?
Employers hiring health educators in California right now include CVS Health, Loma Linda University Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large integrated health systems, county public health departments, and community benefit nonprofits means consistent openings across both clinical and field-based settings.
Which California cities have the most health educator jobs?
Loma Linda, Palo Alto, and San Diego have the most health educator openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its scale, the density of county public health infrastructure, and the number of large nonprofit health organizations headquartered there, while San Francisco and San Diego draw openings through their major academic medical centers, biotech-adjacent wellness programs, and active community health networks.
Are there remote health educator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields because much of the work involves in-person community outreach, group education sessions, and clinic-based programming. About 34% of health educator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which reflects a modest share. The roles most likely to be remote are those focused on curriculum development, health communications, or digital health coaching rather than direct community programming.
How can I get hired as a health educator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to community health worker or health outreach coordinator roles at county public health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, or large nonprofit health systems across California, since these positions are explicitly designed for candidates without extensive experience. Many California county health departments and systems like Kaiser Permanente run internship and fellowship programs that bridge the gap. Earning your CHES certification before applying, even without years of experience, signals commitment and gives you a concrete advantage over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to health educator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to health educator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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