Community Outreach Representative

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

ACC Admin

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Marketing and Communications

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Plans & Networks.

Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an integrated network for Medicare and private health plans. Known nationally as an innovative leader, BPN insurance plans and physicians work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health while reducing costs. Supporting our members and vast network of providers is a team of professionals known for innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. If you would like to contribute to this leading-edge work, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to BPN.

As a Community Outreach Coordinator, you will call upon your experience in community engagement to be an important part of the Complete Care Teams at Banner Plans & Networks. You will travel throughout the state of Arizona to events and community meetings. You utilize your strong relationship building and communication skills as speak with community members about our plans and services. This role requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Your work shifts will be primarily Monday-Friday working in Arizona Business hours. The ability to flex your schedule to work some weekend events is needed. Your work locations will include a remote home office, in office time at corporate offices in Tucson, Phoenix and/or Mesa, Arizona and working events in the commuity. If this role sounds like the one for you, apply today!

Banner Health Network (BHN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BHN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing programs and services which promote and increase public awareness and potential referral sources for a target patient population. Provides referral criteria, information on clinical trials, and advances in treatment to referral facilities, patients, families and the community at large.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Raises public awareness by developing and maintaining educational materials, resources and references for target patient population. Plans, organizes, or attends community or fund raising events, health fairs, programs, special events, speaking engagements and educational activities. Serves as a community spokesperson and advocate for target population.

2. Generates patient referrals by making regular on-site contacts with referral sources and providing education materials and referral criteria.

3. Develops reference and referral resources such as health/wellness presentations, libraries, call centers, or web sites for patients and families which expedite their access to care, inform them of clinical trials and advocacy groups, current research, new medications, new therapies, and medical advancements.

4. Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis. Participates in, develops and maintains strategic goals, objectives and program services and activities which may include marketing plans.

5. Internal customers include volunteers, physicians and staff, including management and administrative level employees. External customers include community and business organizations, potential patient referral facilities, patients and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, nursing, social work or other health related field.

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance plan.

Skill level typically achieved through one to two years of experience in a not-for-profit marketing, communications, or program services environment. Must travel within the community or outside the community to activities and events.

Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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Employment Type: Full time