New

Patient Education Specialist

Allina Health
life insurance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jul 10, 2026
Location Address: 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 Date Posted: July 08, 2026 Department: 16008708 Medical Libraries Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends This position is primarily remote with some in-person meetings and some possible coverage at ANW on occasion Job Description: Responsible for the development, organization and maintenance of patient education content across various platforms, which includes developing and curating materials that help patients understand their health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies. Ensures that educational materials are accurate, accessible, and engaging for patients of diverse backgrounds and health literacy levels. Manages projects and monitors effectiveness of education materials and implements improvements. Principle Responsibilities Manages patient education content across various platforms Manage patient education projects using content management systems and workflows ensuring versioning controls and compliance. Create patient education content in multiple formats (articles, brochures, infographics, scripts for videos, etc.) using Adobe InDesign, MS Office Suite, and/or working with content vendors to achieve content goals. Work cross-functionally to ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements. Maintains awareness of education content available through subscriptions, avoids developing redundant material. Communicate regularly on the status and release of new content (both created internally and through subscriptions) across the various provider areas of the organization. Integrates healthcare best practices and improvements into content Stay current with healthcare trends and best practices in health communication and collaborate with healthcare providers and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy. Adapt complex medical information into easy-to-understand plain language for diverse audiences. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of educational materials and implement improvements based on feedback and analytics. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communications, Health Education, Medical Writing, or related field 3+ years experience in healthcare content creation/management including knowledge of health literacy principles, patient education best practices, and healthcare regulations Editorial and project management experience Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Communications, Health Education, Medical Writing, or related field Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.