Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator

Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Quality.

Job Description - Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator

Department - Community Wellness

Job Summary

This position is funded through a three-year State of Alaska Tobacco Control and Prevention grant and therefore has a strong focus on tobacco cessation. This role focuses on health systems change addressing healthcare delivery, patient education and workforce strategies to improve prevention, management of outcomes for chronic conditions related to tobacco such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. This position bridges clinical care, community outreach, and organization wide change strategies to improve patient outcomes. This position will work with staff in the Community Wellness team as well as the Joy Janssen Clinic and hospital, under the direct supervision of the Community Wellness and Public Relations Manager.

Responsibilities

The Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator will collaborate with key departments within PMC to create a supportive environment of care for tobacco cessation and related chronic disease management. This includes the development and implementation of strategies for tobacco use treatment policies and procedures within Petersburg Medical Center that align with current public health guidelines. Additionally, the Coordinator will develop and implement a variety of strategies to support patients at risk for experiencing chronic disease conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes). The State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control (TPC) team provides the resources, guidance, and technical assistance to grantees and this position will serve as the primary contact with the TPC program.

• Facilitate PMC#39;s Health Systems Change workgroup and leads project planning evaluation effort.
• Work with healthcare teams to execute quality improvement measures to support tobacco and related chronic disease screenings, referrals, treatment and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively to identify and support patients at risk for experiencing chronic disease conditions.
• Monitor progress towards health system change goals and objectives and make recommendations on additional improvements based on outcome data.
• Develop and oversee media campaigns, patient and staff education resources and tools to promote health and wellness and support patients with chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement community outreach events and programs that promote healthy behaviors and support self-management skills.
• Work with leadership to establish staff training opportunities to support project goals.
• Collect data, analyze findings, and submit progress reports as necessary.
• Complete required trainings and attend technical assistance calls with the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control team.
• Assist with grant management tasks for State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control grant.
• Assist with planning and implementation of PMC#39;s Employee Wellness Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skill and Competences

All employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient / customer service skills, and good communication skills. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedures and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisor to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality.

Job Specific Skills amp; Abilities

• Ability to work across teams and departments
• Graphic design skills for developing educational materials and media campaigns.
• Above average group facilitation and group presentation skills.
• Above average skills in planning and organizing; strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to attend further education, training or certifications related to position.

Required Knowledge

All employees are expected to have a general knowledge of office technologies such as computer, printers, report analysis and typical office software.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Knowledge of chronic disease prevention / management concepts.
• Familiar with quality improvement strategies and healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of grant and fiscal management not required but beneficial.

Qualifications

• Education. Associate or bachelor#39;s degree in public health or other health related field, quality improvement / assurance, or related field. Related experience may substitute for educational qualifications.
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred.

Requirements of Employment --

• Background Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation conducted through the State of Alaska in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Drug Screening. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana.
• Immunization Compliance. Employees are required to meet all immunization requirements as mandated by the State of Alaska and Federal regulations governing healthcare facilities.

** Position Upon Until Filled