Community Outreach Representative

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Living Donor Program-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Marketing and Communications

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be apart of our Transplant program as a Community Outreach Specialist. This is a full time opportunity with varied hours.

University Medical Center Tucson Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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 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.

DATE APPROVED 09/05/2021