Community Outreach Coordinator - Ft. Worth - Moncrief Cancer Institute

Community Outreach Specialist – Ft. Worth – Moncrief Cancer Institute

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Job Summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Community Outreach Specialist at Moncrief Cancer Center in Ft. Worth. As a COS at UT Southwestern, you will have the opportunity to join a team of the top cancer specialists in the country.

This position works under close supervision to provide administrative functions to support the day-to-day operations of the community outreach function in the department. Maintains community data for catchment area. Assists in the development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach and engagement.

At UT Southwestern, the possibilities to explore your interests and advance your career are limitless. We would love the opportunity to have you join our Nationally Ranked Cancer Center by U.S News & World Report’s!

Job Duties

This position works under close supervision to provide administrative functions to support the day-to-day operations of the community outreach function in the department. Maintains community data for catchment area. Assists in the development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach and engagement.

• Performs administrative functions to support departmental community outreach and engagement efforts.  Duties include but not limited to procurement of materials and supplies, timekeeping, responsibility for meeting logistics, daily support of community inquires, and expense tracking.
• Maintains community data and contact information for catchment area.  Responsible for development of tracking systems for community outreach as well as ongoing maintenance and metrics.
• Delivers informational/educational programs for patients, family members, and/or the public.
• Assists in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with healthcare providers and other community partners.
• Supports and assists with patient recruitment for community outreach programs.
• Assists in development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach.
• Attends and represents organization at various health fairs and community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in pre-health or public health related field
• or high school diploma
• or equivalent and 4 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish preferred.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.