Community Outreach Professional , Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Thomas Boyer Liver Institute is seeking a Community Outreach Professional I for the Hepatitis C/B Treatment Program (HCTP). The position involves working with a team of doctors, nurses, and clinical care coordinators to enhance testing, linkage to care, and treatment services for patients with Hepatitis C/B.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to recreation and cultural activities.

• Aids in the coordination of and participates in off‑site community outreach activities to inform local social service organizations and other professional organizations of the services available for Hepatitis C/B financial assistance programs and screening initiatives.
• Assists the Director in developing collaborative relationships with community health centers and county health departments in southern Arizona and helps establish MOUs for screening and linkage to care.
• Provides support with Boyer Liver Institute initiatives and programs, exchanges information and resources with community programs, and serves as a resource to research staff.
• Supports the Hepatitis C/B screening program by creating resource packets for clinical care coordinators, confirming patient appointments, and sending reminders for lab work.
• Provides a program participation contract for every patient treated for Hepatitis C/B as part of the 340b and Boyer Liver Institute programs.
• Gathers information for the website specific to Hepatitis C/B treatment and patient education and prepares communication materials to promote the program.
• Assists in the coordination of the financial assistance program for Hepatitis C/B treatment for patients in need.
• Is knowledgeable about the prior authorization process for Hepatitis C/B treatment prescriptions for patients enrolled in the programs.
• Performs blood draws, as needed, for patients in the 340b and Boyer Liver Institute HEP C programs.
• Assists in preparing periodic reports on program activities under guidance from the Director.
• May assist with proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors as directed.
• Assists in developing screening tools to identify patients in need of services and oversees patient screening activities.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of 340B rules and regulations and the Prior Authorization process.
• Skill in public speaking and outreach events.
• Knowledge navigating Intuit Mail Chimp for newsletters.
• Knowledge navigating social media platforms such as Facebook and X.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience.

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Clinic experience with HCV/HBV patient coordination/management.
• Experience with Banner medical records and scheduling system Quick Start 2.0 and UA website platform experience.
• Multilingual (English and Spanish).

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Employment Type:

Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $20.33–$25.41 per hour (Grade
5)

Benefits Eligible:
Yes – Full Benefits

Application Information:
Resume and Cover Letter required. If invited for an interview, please provide three professional references.

Heather Hendrych |
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