Clinical-Community Navigator
Clinical-Community Navigator
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$ 58000 - 60000
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Job Description
The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we span 11 of the University of Floridas 16 colleges pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.
As a Clinical-Community Navigator at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) you will coordinate with community-academic project teams local UF faculty and health care providers who develop initiatives and provide health education related to reduction of cancer burden. On behalf of the UFHCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement the CCN will liaise with other UFHCC units Leadership and other stakeholders and partners across the University and Health System.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Collaborating with clinical teams working in the community to attend screening activities to include participation in events mobile outreach clinic days and others with a focus on following-up with those who were screened to encourage them to engage in the screening continuum.
- Explaining research protocols to participants responding to patient inquiries regarding protocol scheduling patient participation ensuring compliance with research protocols and informing referring physicians of protocol requirements.
- Assisting community partners in program development and event planning aimed at promotion of health behaviors and reduction of the cancer burden among underserved populations.
- Traveling to county extension offices to assist agents and prepare participants for telehealth visits by discussing the purpose of the visit and helping formulate questions for the clinician. You will also utilize remote exam tools and systems located in extension offices to help address patient healthcare connectivity.
- Collecting and disseminating pertinent health information back to providers clinics and community partners participating in project initiatives as directed.
This is an experienced professional level position ideal for candidates with established careers in community outreach and engagement and/or community health support. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
$58000 - $60000
This is a TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite ofexcellent benefits retirement options and paid leaveincluding:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave 13 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Issued Class E Drivers License
Knowledge/Experience:
- A Masters degree in health sciences health administration public health health planning or related field.
- Three years of experience in a similar program role in a complex academic/research environment.
- Experience with diverse ethnic socio-economic and educational populations in terms of taking health and social histories preparing individuals for discussions with their physicians and recruiting participants for research.
- Relevant experience in public health programming health education or community-based nursing.
- Certified Phlebotomist OR willingness to obtain phlebotomy training.
Qualities:
- Demonstrated work ethic and professional practice based on developing and maintaining collaborative positive and effective working relationships across multiple functional groups.
- Highly collaborative and energetic work style with the proven ability to partner with diverse groups to achieve intended outcomes.
- Demonstrated integrity dependability sound judgment teamwork and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative positive and effective working relationships with multiple internal and external partners.
- Forward-thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders to strategically plan and deliver assigned projects.
- Proven ability to work well in a demanding fast-paced deadline-driven work atmosphere with the ability to assess the environment and adjust plans according to situation.
- Proficient time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize manage multiple projects anticipate and identify conflicts and meet deadlines.
- Strong creative problem solving data analysis and critical thinking skillset.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills especially proof-reading and public speaking skills.
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three ProfessionalReferences
This position requires a valid Florida issued class E drivers license.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
