Community Health Program Spec

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care; Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AFMC, Inc. seeks a Community Health Program Spec based in Little Rock, AR to coordinate community health and wellness projects, educate participants, and collaborate with healthcare partners to improve outcomes.

You will manage program activities, track data, communicate goals and timelines, and serve as a resource for faith-based organizations and community partners while ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, or related field.
• Desirable master’s degree in health sciences or related field.
• Diabetes Self-Management Education Trainer (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate community-based health and wellness activities and resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to meet project goals.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate program activities within timeframes and contractual requirements.
• Document program data and report performance indicators to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Typing 50 wpm

HIPAA

Communication

Confidentiality

Travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Job Title

Community Health Program Spec

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Location

Field Staff - Little Rock, AR 72201 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Responsible for the communication, education and coordination of community-based health and wellness projects and activities to improve outcomes in targeted patient populations. Implementation and evaluation of educational activities, wellness programs, and resources for participating organizations and community members. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community partners, and program staff to accomplish goals within designated timeframes. Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with team members to develop strategies to implement community-based health and wellness objectives.
• Assist with coordinating health education, wellness activities, community resources and referral processes.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of multiple program activities with respect to each academic detailing episode.
• Communicate program data, AFMC project goals, performance indicators, and designated timelines to appropriate target audiences.
• Serve as a resource and trainer to participating organizations including faith-based organizations, wellness champions and community partners.
• Understand and utilize project-tracking database to document, collect, and interpret data to meet contractual and other reporting requirements. Maintain accurate statistical data.
• Maintain log of community outreach visits and wellness activities, including date, time, location, name, topics covered, feedback received, and recommendations made from the visit. The log should be entered into the project tracking system or other electronic file storage within five (5) days of visit (unless directed otherwise).
• Identify, present, and discuss progress and issues relating to focus areas and suggest solutions to assist in program development.
• Ensure all activities address designated performance goals, the appropriate target audience, and are performed within designated time frame.
• Maintain knowledge of specific projects including contract, contract deliverables, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients. Represent AFMC at various external functions. Perform periodic outreach functions to program participants.
• Adhere to format, content, and style guidelines, giving consideration to usability and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Follow AFMC, state and federal protocols regarding data confidentiality/security and HIPAA compliance.
• Additional other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)
• Type 50 wpm
• Exceptional skills in business English and spelling are required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to compile presentations
• Creativity
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility
• Knowledge of HIT/EHR
• Medical terminology
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals
• Initiative
• Ability to relate professionally and positively with staff, business partners, customers, constituents, recipients, and the public
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionalism
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques
• Valid driver’s license and active Auto insurance required
• Travel including overnight required

Job Requirements

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):
Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, ability to read and write, ability to communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress and ability to travel as needed. Must be able to lift and transport 25 pounds. Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EDUCATION:
Required : Bachelor’s degree in health sciences field, business, or related field [1]
Desirable : Master’s degree in health sciences field, business or related field. Diabetes Self-Management Education Trainer.

EXPERIENCE:
Required : Three (3) years healthcare, community outreach, health education, or related field.
Desirable : Working with community organizations, faith-based organizations, or health promotion.

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
Reliable, high-speed wireless internet service (Wi-Fi)

[1] Five (5) years’ work experience in related field may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. If work experience is substituted it is in addition to stated work experience requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled EEO IS THE LAW

AFMC, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local law. AFMC invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request, which may be made in person or by telephone [phone], by fax [phone] or by U.S. mail Attn: Human Resources, 1020 West 4th Street, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.