Cancer Prevention Specialist

Location

Berkeley, CA | United States

Job description

Come join a dynamic care team at LifeLong Medical Care. We are looking for a Cancer Prevention Specialist  in Berkeley. Responsible for coordinating activities to substantially improve the quality of care provided to LifeLong patients and to achieve quality improvement goals.

This is a full time, 40 hrs/wk, benefit eligible position.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement  (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of SEIU-UHW, as defined in the   CBA.  

LifeLong Medical Care is a large, multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a rich history of providing innovative healthcare and social services to a wonderfully diverse patient community. Our patient-centered health home is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have over 15 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including psychosocial, referrals, chronic disease management, dental, health education, home visits, and much, much more. LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.

Benefits

Compensation: $25 - $27/hour. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous leave benefits including ten paid holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Under the direction of the Director and using advanced analytics, performs chart scrubbing to rectify gaps in abnormal cancer test notation, retest interval classification, and scheduling of appropriate follow-up cancer prevention care.
• Using established protocols and systems, outreaches to patients via phone and face-to-face interaction for cancer test follow up and new test scheduling. Maintains documentation of contact with patients.
• Communicate with providers and other staff members by regularly monitoring EPIC (electronic health record [EHR]) messages, including new abnormal test results following standardized charting workflow.
• Shares progress and learnings with primary care health centers across LifeLong through electronic and in-person messaging.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality improvement of breast, cervical and colorectal cancer prevention at LifeLong, with support from the Director, the Population Health Program Manager, and other staff members.
• Actively participate in team meetings for reporting, performance coaching, networking, and take part in ongoing trainings.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins.
• Strong organizational, administrative, problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change.
• Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners and vendors as well as be able to operate under pressure.
• Proficiency in computer operations, navigational skills and comfortable with internet-based applications.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals including clients, family members, health center/office staff, providers, and community-based organizations.
• Ability to seek direction/approval on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff.
• Ability to see how one’s work intersects with that of other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and that of other partner organizations.
• Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff.
• Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct patient contact experience
• At least 3 years of EHR experience (EPIC platform preferred)
• Experience retrieving, organizing and assessing quantitative data
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, especially Microsoft Excel

Job Preferences

• Bilingual in Spanish/English, ability to speak fluently, read and write; highly desirable.
• Experience working for a non-profit community health clinic and/or social service organization.

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