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Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Public Health Representative 2 Location: 1301 Riverfront Pkwy #209 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 Duration: 12+ Months * The Vulnerable Populations Coordinator (VPC) serves as a key liaison within the ...

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How much do health rep jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for health rep in the United States is $44,219.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $43,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Health Reps when working with diverse patient populations?

Health Reps often interact with patients from varied backgrounds, each with different health literacy levels, cultural beliefs, and communication preferences. Navigating these differences can be challenging, as it requires adapting communication styles and ensuring information is clearly understood. Building trust and rapport is essential, and Health Reps may need to employ additional resources such as interpreters or culturally appropriate educational materials. Successfully overcoming these challenges can greatly improve patient engagement and health outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Health Representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Representative, you need strong knowledge of healthcare products, customer service skills, and typically a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CRM software, data entry systems, and sometimes certification in medical sales or pharmaceuticals is common. Excellent communication, active listening, and relationship-building abilities help you connect with clients and healthcare professionals. These competencies enable you to effectively educate, support, and build trust with clients, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

What do healthcare reps do?

Healthcare representatives, also known as medical or pharmaceutical sales reps, promote medical products and medications to healthcare professionals. They provide product information, answer questions, and may conduct product demonstrations, often requiring knowledge of medical terminology and sales skills. Their work typically involves travel and building relationships with healthcare providers.

What is a Health Rep?

A Health Rep, short for Health Representative, is a professional who promotes health-related products or services, often working for pharmaceutical, medical device, or health insurance companies. They educate healthcare providers, patients, or the general public about the benefits, usage, and safety of various health products. Health Reps may also collect feedback, answer questions, and provide resources to help ensure the correct use of products or services. Their role bridges the gap between healthcare companies and consumers or professionals, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is communicated effectively.

What jobs make $3,000 a day?

High-earning jobs such as specialized medical professionals (e.g., surgeons, anesthesiologists), top-tier corporate executives, and successful entrepreneurs can earn $3,000 or more per day. These roles typically require advanced skills, extensive experience, and often involve high-pressure environments or significant responsibilities.

What is the difference between Health Rep vs Medical Sales Representative?

AspectHealth RepMedical Sales Representative
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationsHigh school diploma; often requires certifications or licenses depending on products
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, clinics, community outreachMedical offices, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, insurance companies, health organizationsPharmaceutical, medical device, or biotech companies
Primary FocusPromoting health programs, patient education, health servicesSelling medical products, equipment, or pharmaceuticals

While both roles involve healthcare, Health Reps focus on health promotion and patient education, whereas Medical Sales Representatives primarily sell medical products and equipment. The roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ in their core responsibilities and employer types.

How to become a healthcare rep?

To become a healthcare representative, typically a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with many employers preferring a bachelor's degree in health sciences, marketing, or a related field. Relevant skills include communication, sales, and knowledge of medical products or services; some roles may require industry certifications or training. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level sales positions can also improve job prospects.
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Infographic showing various Health Rep job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,219 per year, or $21.3 per hour.
Public Health Representative III

Public Health Representative III

Rutgers University

Newark, NJ • On-site

$51K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Public Health Representative III
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department
NJMS - Emergency Medicine
Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III in the Department of Emergency Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
Under supervision of Emergency Medicine and the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), the Public Health Representative III participates in the development, administration and implementation of public health programs and performs both office and field work related to health screening, diagnostic, and linkage-to-care services; and poison control center services. Assists in identifying community health needs and supporting program activities that promote disease prevention and control, with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and poison prevention. Coordinates with healthcare providers, community organizations, stakeholders, and public health agencies to support patient follow-up, reporting, and access to care; performs related duties as required.
Responsible for fostering statewide public awareness on poisoning injury risk, poison prevention safety, and the services of the poison control center by providing poison prevention education programs and community outreach to diverse populations within the state of New Jersey.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Plans, develops, implements and evaluates NJPIES' statewide community education programs and outreach activities. It is anticipated that 25-40% of overall time will be dedicated to field work (health fairs, educational programs, special events) with the remainder in the office.
  • Assists supervisory personnel in administering public health program activities by identifying community health needs and supporting the development of appropriate interventions, including poisoning injury prevention, disease prevention, screening, and linkage-to-care services.
  • Does the office and/or field work required to promote the objectives of a specific public health program for poisoning prevention, as well as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care.
  • Works with municipal, county, and local health authorities, as well as healthcare providers and community-based organizations, to coordinate program activities involving patients, healthcare personnel, residents, and government officials.
  • Assists in conducting public health surveys, screenings, and testing activities (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B and C), including collection of specimens, data gathering, and follow-up activities; compiles and maintains data for program evaluation and reporting.

FLSA
Exempt
Grade
18S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
51988.000
Mid Range Salary
61929.000
Maximum Salary
72984.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year community based social service experience.
  • Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses
  • Must be willing to obtain CHES or MCHES certification within one year of employment.
  • Must have valid NJ Driver's license and access to a vehicle on a daily basis for frequent travel throughout New Jersey for community education programs, meetings, and events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficiency in English required.
  • Must have a passion for health equity issues.
  • Must have Excellent listening, communication, organizational, public speaking, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification in Health Education, either as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) preferred.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Familiarity with the local community and social service community resources are preferred.
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Ability to walk to various areas of the hospital and navigate a large volume of patients.
  • Ability to travel from location-to-location as needed.
  • Never pulling/pushing, lifting, and carrying over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Position requires flexible work hours to accommodate patient and community partner needs, and candidate is required to be on site during assigned hours.
  • These hours can include evenings and weekends.
  • Work adjustments will be made, with notice, according to state-level COVID-19 guidelines at time of employment

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1151
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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