POSITION SUMMARY: 1. Under the supervision of the Director of Education & the Coordinator of Childbirth and Parenting Education, the Patient Educator teaches Childbirth and/or Parenting Classes or Support Groups. 2. Recognizes the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient as number one. 3. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities in the department and with other service areas. 4. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness. 5. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. 6. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. 7. Communicates effectively with other departments (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve. 8. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices. 9. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit. 10. To uphold the standards of the teaching profession and the organization and practice ethically and with integrity. 11. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Job Requirements: Education required and/or preferred REQUIRED: High School Degree or equivalent PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree Licensure/Certification : REQUIRED: Teaching and/or applicable experience PREFERRED: International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) or Lamaze Certified Instructor or Breastfeeding Educator or AHA CPR Instructor Experience required or preferred: PREFERRED: One to three years recent clinical or education experience Skills , Knowledge, and Abilities: Reads and writes basic English. Basic computer and typing skills. Ability to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, organized with attention to detail. Willing to learn new technical skills as applicable.