Rural Care Outreach Coordinator
About The Position
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing community-based outreach activities that promote access to care through the Rural Care Connect program. This role serves as a key liaison between Deborah Heart and Lung Center and rural communities, helping to connect individuals to needed healthcare services. Organizes and represents the organization at community events, health fairs, and partner sites, while supporting patient navigation and follow-up. This position requires frequent local travel within designated rural service areas and flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support community engagement efforts.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in community outreach, event coordination, healthcare support, or a related field.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
- Excellent organizational and event coordination skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently in community settings and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of rural and underserved populations.
- Basic proficiency with computers and data entry, including Microsoft Office and/or tracking systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing schedules and environments.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the organization positively in the community.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare, public health, or community-based programs.
- Prior experience organizing events, health fairs, or outreach initiatives.
- Familiarity with rural or underserved populations.
- Assoc. Degree in public health, healthcare administration, communications, social services, or related field.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Responsibilities
- Planning community-based outreach activities
- Coordinating community-based outreach activities
- Executing community-based outreach activities
- Promote access to care through the Rural Care Connect program
- Serve as a key liaison between Deborah Heart and Lung Center and rural communities
- Connect individuals to needed healthcare services
- Organize community events
- Represent the organization at health fairs
- Represent the organization at partner sites
- Support patient navigation
- Support patient follow-up
Benefits
- healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week
- generous paid time-off
- 401K matching contribution
- tuition assistance
- short and long term disability benefits
- life insurance
- meal discount
- dependent care subsidy
- adoption assistance
- free parking
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
