Cancer Outreach Specialist

Location Detail: 81 Meriden Ave Bradley Memoria (10003) Shift Detail: Occasional evenings and weekend will be required Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities The Cancer Outreach Specialist focuses on Cancer Outreach activities in the community as it relates to specific programs such as smoking cessation, and early detection programs for Prostrate, Colorectal and breast cancer. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to: Builds and maintains strategic community partnerships to assist with the growth of cancer outreach programs including: Smoking cessation, Early Detection program, Prostrate, Colorectal and Breast Cancer prevention. Coordinates cancer community education programs such as schedules cancer screenings, provides education on early detection. Focuses on Health Disparities such as gathering data and conducting data analysis to determine health needs in the communities. Develops and implements culturally competent services and education to meet the population-specific needs. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent. Experience A minimum of Three (3) or more years of healthcare setting in a customer service-related position required. 1 to 3 years of experience in oncology care preferred We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment . #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare