How to hire an assistant health educator

How to hire an assistant health educator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant health educator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant health educator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant health educator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant health educator you need to hire. Certain assistant health educator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An assistant health educator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant health educators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents assistant health educator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Health Educator	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Health Educator	Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities... Show more	$11-27
   Certified Diabetes Educator	A certified diabetes educator primarily works with patients diagnosed with prediabetes and diabetes to promote and educate them about necessary lifestyle changes and disease management strategies. As a certified diabetes educator, it is their responsibility to help patients understand their condition and how it will affect them, serve as a mentor in different self-care practices, suggest lifestyle and disease management plans, teach them about the different medication procedures and dietary needs, and coordinate other services when necessary.	$19-37
   Public Health Representative	Public Health Representatives, as a career choice, will require developed people skills, valuation of difference and diversity, creativity and adaptability, and analysis and interpretation of information. Most will have at least a bachelor's degree, and experience in other jobs can be a plus... Show more	$18-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Health Education Curriculum
   • Public Health
   • Mental Health
   • CPR
   • Health Fairs

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage revolving caseload of students with IEP team including initials, transfer placements, manifestation determinations.
   • Educate local community via verbal presentations on nutrition guidelines and neonatal screenings by creating PowerPoint presentations and visual aids.
   • Facilitate and develop hypertension workshop for hypertensive patients and pre-hypertensive patients.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant health educator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant health educator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant health educators' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant health educators 60% less than senior-level assistant health educators.
   • Certifications. An assistant health educator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant health educator's salary.

   Average assistant health educator salary

   $36,754yearly

   $17.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant health educator salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing an assistant health educator job description

   An assistant health educator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant health educator job description:

   Assistant health educator job description example

   What You Will Do:
   
   General Summary Under direct supervision maintains department database. Communicates with internal departments to ensure data is accurate and in compliance with HIPPA and occupational health standards.
   
   + II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
   
   + Answers telephone: screens calls; takes messages and provides information promptly, accurately and with courteous customer service in accordance with established policies and procedures.
   
   + Schedules and maintains patient appointment calendar.
   
   + Maintains occupational health database ensuring that data is accurate and complete at all times. Assembles, reviews and enters data from a variety of sources.
   
   + Generates standard computer reports on pertinent data as requested. Prepares customized charts, tables and graphs as requested. Identifies and evaluates data trends based on findings and reports such to supervisor.
   
   + Provides support for special projects and assignments. Researches, analyzes, and summarizes information and source materials for reports. Prepares data on projects and studies - as requested.
   
   + Sets up and maintains various department manual and computerized files in accordance with department procedures. Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
   
   + Maintains office supplies for the clinic staff including ensuring adequate quantities of forms at reception desk, exam rooms and other provider areas.
   
   + Provides clerical support activities (typing, filing, photocopying, mailing, errands) as requested
   
   + Maintains the order and appearance of clinic public areas. Notifies support services when there are issues related to housekeeping or facilities maintenance. Follow up on identified issues and assures action is taken
   
   What You Need to Be Successful:
   
   III. Education & Experience
   
   + High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. AA Degree preferred.
   
   + Two years office experience required.
   
   IV. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
   
   + Experience with personal computers, Microsoft Word and a spreadsheet database is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is preferred.
   
   + Effective oral and written communication skills are required to work successfully with a diverse group of people at various position levels inside and outside of the organization. Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
   
   + A high degree of organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks under strict time lines is required.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant health educator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant health educator job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant health educator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant health educator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant health educator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant health educator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant health educator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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