Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Specialist

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Specialist

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $21.41 - $31.94 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - Hybrid Recruiter - Angie Rhodes | View email address on click.appcast.io | 0
Application Deadline - 6/19/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, through the Utah Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program is seeking a Health Program Specialist II to join our team of public health specialists. We provide education, awareness and reimbursement for breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income women throughout the state of Utah.


We collaborate with health and community partners to identify and remove barriers for women and develop strategies to increase screening opportunities.

Our goal is to decrease breast and cervical cancer morbidity rates in Utah by increasing screening rates for both cancers.
Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Assist with billing responsibilities - customer service, claim status requests and provider contacts. (40% of time)
• Educate the public - attend community health fairs, events, and coalitions to educate the public to breast and cervical cancer screening. (40% of time)
• Utilize the B&C database - enter enrollments, schedule appointments and review claim status. (20% of time)

Supplemental Information

• This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Qualifications
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Public health educator or community health worker
• Have at least 4 years of community interaction educating on health prevention and promotion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Adobe.
• Have at least 4 years interacting with the public both in group settings and individually.
• Proficient in working with upset customers and finding resolution to concerns.
• Portray DHHS core values of accountability, connection, efficacy, empathy, equity impact, innovation and support

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Program database for enrolling clients and reviewing claim status (trainable on the job)
• Bi-lingual (preferred)

About the Role

Location -
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency For more information on the Division of Population Health, Utah Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, please visit our website.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.