Outreach Assistant- Per-Diem, Shift Varies, Oncology Women's Health, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ
•$24 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
The Community Outreach Specialist works collaboratively with the Community Outreach Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate cancer outreach and community education initiatives. This role serves as a liaison between the Cancer Center and community-based organizations, promoting awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, and available screening services. The Community Outreach Specialist supports educational programming, outreach events, patient navigation activities, and data collection efforts to improve community engagement and healthcare access.
Requirements
- Per-Diem, Shift Varies
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to provide education, information, and referrals related to cancer screening and healthcare services.
- Collaborate with community organizations to increase awareness of cancer prevention and early detection initiatives.
- Attend and participate in community events, health fairs, educational programs, and outreach activities as assigned.
- Organize and support community education programs focused on cancer prevention, health promotion, and access to care.
- Assist in identifying and utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials for diverse populations.
- Promote hospital and cancer center services within the community while ensuring community resources are available to patients and staff.
- Support evaluation efforts by collecting and tracking outreach data to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth.
- Assist with patient navigation activities, including attending screening events, supporting patient registration, and facilitating follow-up appointments.
- Contact patients following screenings to assist with scheduling appointments and connecting them with appropriate healthcare providers.
- Coordinate and facilitate appointments and referrals as appropriate to support continuity of care.
- Assist in identifying geographic regions and underserved populations that may benefit from outreach services.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
