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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Summary of Job Duties:
- Must reside in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, or Drew County.
*Remote Position*
The Outreach Coordinator will act as an advocate, liaison, and supporter as part of the patient’s care team and community engagement and outreach team. The person in this position will build relationships with patients and community members to help provide them with education and connections to resources to facilitate cancer education, prevention, and care.
The Outreach Coordinator will serve as part of the patient’s care team to remove barriers to health services and other social support services through goal planning, case management, and individual, group and community education and support. The Outreach Coordinator works with a care team including an RN case manager.
A portion of the Outreach Coordinator work is performed within the community. Candidate must possess the ability to work at locations outside of the office environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience OR
- Associate's degree plus four (4) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED plus six (6) years of experience in outreach education or administrative experience
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Valid drivers’ license required with current liability insurance
- Strong relationship with local nonprofits and community organizations
- Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Must have a working cell phone.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bilingual is a plus
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a full caseload via one-on-one interactions and through group education and support.
- Work with families/individual patients to set goals.
- Facilitate workshops with an emphasis on cultural competency and adherence to grant non-discrimination policy.
- Maintain a working knowledge of community resources.
- Display an ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines and projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Developing content for and coordinating group educational and support activities.
- Assisting in identifying gaps in services and health needs, and devising remedies in health-related areas, particularly cancer support.
- Follow-up with patients who miss appointments or education sessions.
- Document service delivery and conduct periodic service plan meetings with participants and service providers.
- Administer & collect data surveys to participants.
- Maintain accurate workshop data, including attendance rosters, evaluations, and other reporting documents.
- Use identified tools to accurately track and report daily activities.
- Provide linkages to community resources such as cancer health services, housing, workforce development programs, transportation, food, and mental health services.
- Collaborate with faith-based organizations, community organizations, and other community leaders and agencies to co-facilitate workshops and conduct outreach.
- Host and attend community events and festivals.
- Coordinates community outreach efforts through presentations and multi-media.
- Assisting and/or presenting programs on health information, particularly cancer support and services to community groups.
- Work with UAMS communications team to create/distribute promotional materials for partners, community agencies and targeted audience.
- Training, team meetings, administrative responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact
askrecruitment@uams.edu
for any recruiting related questions.All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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