Tobacco Cessation Interventionist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Department: ICE | PCPHSL Tobacco Cessation Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: Tobacco Cessation Interventionist will provide Tobacco Cessation support and advice to inpatients, outpatients, UAMS students, UAMS employees, and their family members who wish to discontinue tobacco use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 year of tobacco cessation experience or High School plus 5 years of tobacco cessation experience.

Nice To Haves

Grant Writing or Grant Proposal/Management Experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
Improves UAMS and community awareness of Tobacco Cessation opportunities
Promotes Tobacco Cessation programs to clinics and other groups including face to face outreach, production/display of advertising materials, and other promotional initiatives
Provides individual or group tobacco cessation support and pharmacological advice in accordance with the Centers of Disease Control Tobacco Cessation Guidelines to patients, family members, and UAMS staff and students
Maintains and analysis outcome data to identify opportunities for program growth and improvement.
Explores opportunities for tobacco cessation grant funding and writes and submits proposals
Provides trainings for clinical staff interfacing with patients who wish to discontinue the use of tobacco products
Stays up to date with tobacco product cessation practices, techniques and developments
Performs other duties as assigned