Cancer Program Development Specialist - Charlotte

Department

12880 Carolinas Medical Center - LC:
Outreach Services:
Morehead

Full time

Yes

40

Full time. 40 hour work week

$25.30 - $37.95

• Develops educational awareness programs specific to the needs of the cancer center catchment area.
• Plans and implements oncology specific community-based education programs, including needs assessment, background research, and determination of goals and objectives.
• Responds directly to any public inquiries with questions relevant to the program.
• Develops and maintains bi-directional relationships with various community partners in support of program activities.
• Supports the coordination and direction of special events sponsored by the cancer centers such as workshops, seminars, promotional activities, and educational programs.
• Assists in the development, utilization, and distribution of printed and audiovisual materials. Attends, engages, educates, and connects individuals for access opportunities through community health fairs.
• Provides patient navigation to community resources across the social determinants of health spectrum as needed for comprehensive patient care.
• Represents department on internal and external work groups, advocacy groups, or other mission related efforts.
• Completes data entry and tracking of patient encounters, community education, and other program information.
• Makes patient referrals for cancer screening, tobacco cessation, and other clinical needs as needed.
• Participates in intern recruitment, onboarding, and oversight.

Works largely in community settings but could include work done in inpatient care areas, clinical, and office areas. Work requires walking, bending, standing, and sitting. Must be able to move and transport event materials to community locations as needed. Requires critical thinking skills, concentration, and the ability to respond quickly in stressful situations.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Relations, Social Work or Nursing required. 2 years of experience in health education or population health required. Valid state vehicle operator's license.

Demonstrates knowledge of the social determinants of health and a commitment to providing resources for medically underserved populations. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to care for the varying ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. Oncology experience and bilingual skills preferred.

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user  password.

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• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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