Fertility Preservation Health Educator

The Fertility Preservation Program at Michigan Medicine provides comprehensive, integrated, multidisciplinary care for pediatric and adult patients who wish to preserve fertility prior to potentially gonadotoxic treatment, as well as individuals who require fertility care after completion of treatment.

The Fertility Preservation Health Educator is a knowledgeable and compassionate healthcare professional who delivers fertility preservation education and counseling to patients and families while guiding them through the medical, emotional, and logistical aspects of this care. The Fertility Preservation Health Educator works with patients, their medical teams, and collaborating disciplines to support informed decision-making and timely access to fertility preservation services. Beyond direct patient intervention, this position serves as a subject matter expert and advocate, ensuring continuity of care and accurate data tracking. Additionally, they will provide education for providers and staff, in the form of individual guidance and large group educational presentations.

An exciting component of this role includes helping to grow the program through the development and implementation of pediatric fertility preservation services, including ovarian tissue and testicular tissue cryopreservation. This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise at the intersection of patient education and counseling, reproductive medicine, and complex medical care.

Our team values collaboration, compassion, flexibility, dedication, and a growth mindset. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Supervision Received

This position receives general supervision from the Fertility Preservation Program Manager and functions with professional independence in the delivery of patient education and counseling. Functional supervision and clinical guidance provided by the Medical Directors of the Fertility Preservation Program and collaborating clinical teams, including Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecology, Urology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and other primary services.

Fertility Preservation Counseling and Education

• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate education and counseling regarding fertility risks, preservation options, timelines, and anticipated care pathways to patients at risk of infertility due to medical conditions or treatments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for fertility preservation education and counseling, supporting patients and families throughout the decision-making process.
• Collaborate with referring providers and multidisciplinary partners, including reproductive endocrinology, urology, gynecology, oncology, pediatrics, and other relevant teams, to ensure patients receive fertility preservation education and counseling prior to initiation of treatment; communicate updates on patient progress as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of institutional and external financial and educational resources related to fertility preservation.
• Maintain current knowledge of advancements in fertility preservation technology and clinical practice to ensure education and counseling provided is accurate and evidenced based.

Program Development and Administrative Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain patient education materials, tools, and workflows related to fertility preservation.
• Contribute to program growth initiatives, quality improvement projects, and protocol development with a focus on patient education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of educational encounters, referrals, and outcomes in the electronic medical record and program databases.
• Participate in education and training to hospital units, departments, and external healthcare providers via various modalities, including onsite training.

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in counseling, psychology, social work, public health/health education or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple disciplines, professional roles, and care settings (inpatient, outpatient, and virtual).
• Ability to analyze and adapt approaches to counseling and education based on patient needs, clinical timelines, and program priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and handle confidential patient information appropriately.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to discuss sensitive and personal health topics with professionalism, empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Interest in developing in-depth knowledge of fertility preservation, fertility-related treatment risks, and evolving medical technologies.

Monday ? Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week