Librarian

MFS has an immediate opening for a Librarian for its local healthcare client in San Jose, California. This is a 6 month contract role which may have possibilities of extension and/or conversions in the future. This opportunity comes with competitive pay and great benefits. For instant consideration to this position, Apply Now!

Job Details:

• Shifts Available: Days- 8 hours. 16 hours/week
  
• Hours/Days: 9am 5pm; Tuesday & Friday
  
• On Call: No
  
• How many open positions: 1 position
  
• Length of contract: 6 months
  
• Target Start Date: 1/16/2023
  
• Work Location: Onsite; San Jose, CA
  

The Health Education, Engagement, and Promotion department is a section within Patient Experience responsible for the strategic development and execution of patient education programs and services across the Health Care enterprise (ambulatory and inpatient) and within the community. Staff provide high quality and cost-effective assistance to patrons, patients, and clinical teams through consultation, project management, consulting, and technical expertise in education. Team members have expertise in behavior change, adult learning, group process theory, health literacy, and cultural competency techniques and their applications.

The Health Librarian plays an essential role within Health Education, Engagement, and Promotion and the broader Patient Experience Team. The librarian provides scientifically-based medical information and psychosocial support resources to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care. Health Librarians support Health Care patients, family caregivers, staff, and individuals in the broader community through in-person and phone-based consults and programming. By providing 1:1 consultations and engaging individuals in educational programming, a Health Librarian helps individuals lead healthier lives as they advance through treatment and/or their disease progresses.

The Health Librarian position may evolve based on the needs of the organization and community. These positions require the individual to exercise discretion and independent judgement. This position is suitable for a highly motivated self-learner who excels in a dynamic environment offering varied learning opportunities. The role is based primarily at one health library but travels to others as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use informational interviewing as part of the intake process for literature searches. Proficiently locate information best suited to each request and provide customized information packets to meet the unique needs of patrons.
  
• Understand health literacy, learning styles, and cultural preferences and use this knowledge to select the most relevant information intervention to be delivered to the patron.
  
• Participate in the process of evaluating and providing feedback on new or proposed additions to the library collection.
  
• Adhere to Health Library operations and procedures across all sites.
  
• Track key metrics and produce reports as required.
  
• Provides support and contribution to HEEP, Px and Company initiatives, as appropriate.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with clinics and staff to facilitate the integration of library services and resources.
  
• Prepare and deliver public presentations on Company library services.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Education

• Masters degree in either Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
  

Experience

• 2 years Library work experience including practicum and/or internship preferred. Experience with database management and searching, project/program development, marketing, and promotion also appropriate.
  

Benefits

• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• 401(k)