How to hire a public health representative

How to hire a public health representative, step by step

Here's a step-by-step public health representative hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a public health representative to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a public health representative that fits the bill.

   This list presents public health representative salaries for various positions.

   Type of Public Health Representative	Description	Hourly rate
   Public Health Representative	Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities... Show more	$18-33
   Community Educator	Community Educators are responsible for organizing and improving access to training and education opportunities throughout a local community. Their duties include forming relationships with community groups, discovering local interests, develop service plans with education providers, and increase learning channels such as through classes, tutorials, and mentorship programs... Show more	$12-31
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Public Health
   • Patient Care
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Phone Calls
   • Data Collection
   • Data Entry
   • HIPAA
   • Hiv Testing
   • NYS
   • Provide Technical Assistance
   • Federal Regulations
   • TB
   • Subpoenas

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Authorize voluntary EAP services and initial outpatient manage care treatment.
   • Comply with CMS rules and regulation.
   • Develop successful referral program with key physicians' offices for Medicare eligible patients.
   • Conduct field investigations and direct observation therapy for persons expose to or infect with tuberculosis.
   • Verify eligibility with insurance and confirmed/start authorization for treatment as needed by the requirement of the individual patients plans.
   • Design new survey tool using qualitative and quantitative methods to monitor and evaluate quality of immunization programs at county health departments.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your public health representative job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A public health representative salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a public health representative in Missouri may be lower than in New Hampshire, and an entry-level public health representative usually earns less than a senior-level public health representative. Additionally, a public health representative with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average public health representative salary

   $52,050yearly

   $25.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level public health representative salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average public health representative salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$58,299	$28
   2	New Jersey	$57,690	$28
   3	Pennsylvania	$55,970	$27
   4	Wisconsin	$55,293	$27
   5	New York	$53,746	$26
   6	Idaho	$52,291	$25
   7	Texas	$50,076	$24
   8	Michigan	$48,484	$23
   9	Missouri	$46,343	$22
   10	Florida	$42,508	$20

   Average public health representative salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Santa Clara Valley Water District	$66,160	$31.81
   2	Rutgers University	$62,182	$29.90	21
   3	Monroe County	$60,956	$29.31
   4	Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.	$58,434	$28.09
   5	SSM Health	$58,091	$27.93
   6	RadNet	$57,302	$27.55
   7	Henry Ford Health System	$56,713	$27.27
   8	Chewy	$56,228	$27.03
   9	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	$54,511	$26.21	6
   10	Legacy Community Health	$53,781	$25.86	5
   11	City of Springfield	$53,617	$25.78	1
   12	Health Research, Inc.	$52,868	$25.42	4
   13	BridgeTower Media	$52,755	$25.36
   14	The Henry Ford	$51,962	$24.98
   15	Us Army Reserves	$51,888	$24.95
   16	Americorps	$51,704	$24.86	46
   17	Waste Management	$51,003	$24.52
   18	CDI	$50,347	$24.21
   19	Henry Ford Village	$50,269	$24.17	3
   20	Pfizer	$48,902	$23.51	15

4. Writing a public health representative job description

   A good public health representative job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a public health representative job description:

   Public health representative job description example

   The Channel Development Rep II will be responsible for managing the day-to-day business, uncovering new opportunities and driving growth within named public sector accounts in. In this role you will be responsible for supporting sales teams by working with their suppliers and partners on strategic and tactical activities to meet desired business objectives.
   What you will be doing
   
   Principal Accountabilities
   Responsible for the day-to-day sales support and customer service activities for assigned accounts, territory, or product(s). Focuses on growing and developing new business; proactively calls and engages partners to grow sales for assigned accounts and rebuilding of underpenetrated and neglected relationships with Arrow customers. This position will call on customers; provide product information, and follow-up on quotes to close business for Arrow. Identifies, enables and develops high-potential and non-repeat partners. Determines and understands customers' requirements for Arrow product offerings and services. Translates products and promotions into benefits for a customer. Provides alternative products and solutions. Serves as a liaison between Arrow's internal resources (field sales, engineering, supplier marketing, manufacturing facilities, purchasing and other corporate departments), vendor resources and customers. Demonstrates a proactive approach and sense of urgency on our customers' behalf, anticipates our customers' requirements and communicates efforts in a timely and effective manner. Demand Generation and Customer Opportunity Support: Drives sales growth through new customer rebuilding of underpenetrated and neglected relationships. Focuses on growing and developing new business; proactively calls and engages partners to grow sales for assigned accounts. Identifies, enables and develops high-potential and non-repeat partners. Generates leads and follows-up on leads obtained through suppliers and Arrow internal sources. Qualifies prospects, analyzes sales potential, and then prioritizes high-return opportunities for further attention/investment. Leverages Arrow and vendor programs and promotions to progress a transaction through the sales cycle. Manages vendor special pricing programs including; submissions for pricing request and any data or program dependencies, tracking requests for approval, logging of all submissions and results, and notification to the customers of any outstanding or expiring requests. Involves other resources (field, brand, engineering, financing, vendor, etc) to address issues. May use resources such as salesforce.com to accomplish job duties. Quote and Order Preparation: Processes quotes for specified customers and/or quote revisions for mass price changes, program changes or part changes. Prepare orders, from quote work if applicable, for submission based on receipt of the customers' purchase orders ensuring that all required information for accurate processing is included.This job profile requires the assignment and participation in a sales compensation plan. A portion of OTE will be variable and tied to specific sales-related goals as set forth by Arrow.
   Job Complexity
   Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently; receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement Contributes to process improvements Typically resolves problems using existing solutions Provides informal guidance to junior staff Works with minimal guidance
   What we are looking for
   Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.Must have experience with growing new reseller partners.US Public Sector experience required
   
   What's In It For You
   At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That's why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.
   Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching ContributionsPaid Time OffHealth Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) OptionsShort-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
   
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   About Immix
   Since 1997, government agencies have relied upon immix Group supply the technology products they want through the contract vehicles and business partners they prefer. Our knowledge of the government acquisition process, ISO-certified business processes, and relationships with hundreds of hardware and software vendors and solution providers ensure you get reliable access to the products you need to complete your mission objectives. immix Group is a division of Arrow that was acquired in 2015. This division helps technology companies do business with the government.
   
   Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
   $94,900.00 - $165,003.30
   
   Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
   Location:
   US-VA-McLean, Virginia (Westpark Dr)
   
   Time Type:
   Full time
   Job Category:
   Sales
   
   EEO Statement:
   Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
   Arrow COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
   Arrow requires all new employees in the United States to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to beginning work, except where prohibited by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right public health representative for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with public health representatives they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit public health representatives who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit public health representatives, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 public health representative

   Once you've decided on a perfect public health representative candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new public health representative. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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