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The Program Coordinator will coordinate the delivery of a tobacco cessation intervention through phone-based, manualized counseling and coordinate the logistics & reporting of patient/provider interactions associated with the CPRIT funded Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program (TNET) in Texas, which may be during regular, evening and weekend hours. This position may require travel. This position requires hybrid onsite and remote work. Details can be found in the competencies section and the working conditions section of this Position Description.The ideal candidate will have experience in community project coordination and bilingual in English/SpanishJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:Counseling and Enrollment Coordination Coordinates patient enrollment and cessation counseling activities among project team members in Houston and Tyler regions. Coordinates the logistics for patient interactions, including but not limited to, establishing quit dates; organizing, scheduling and documenting 11 counseling sessions per patient; assessing tobacco use history; educating patients on Nicotine Replacement therapy; providing brief quit advice; and coordinating the preferred cessation intervention. Coordinates and conducts counseling sessions serving Northeast Texas patients. Serves as a liaison on behalf of the program with collaborating clinics, staff and legal services as directed by supervisor. Trains staff to help perform duties appropriately based on Northeast Texas culture, tobacco tendencies, interventions preferred, and experiences with cessation counseling sessions. Advises staff on program process changes for the aforementioned areas. Provides feedback to staff and leaders for performance adjustments and evaluations.Management of Records, Documents and Data Coordinates data gathering for specific documentation, record keeping, data entry and reporting, regularly or on demand from team leadership. Collaborates with manager on preparation of quarterly funding reports and presentations. Maintains database for the patient counseling services. Coordinates development and implementation of various databases for program services (CME, smartphone app and cessation). Shares information with leadership to review staff and operational readiness. Attends, participates in and reports at meeting to improve program services, troubleshoot database problems and text intervention challenges. Prepares counseling reports on data collection representative of program's progress and accomplishments for presentations within the institution and the Tyler region's collaborators.Administrative Coordination - Program Logistics Coordinates administrative tasks such as processing of institutional documents (requisitions and forms); acquisition of resources, services and tangible assets; scheduling meetings; and maintenance of all program logs related to counseling activities and patient contact. Develops and drafts written standardized procedures for cessation counseling services. Evaluates daily operational tasks for process improvements enhance patient services. Recommends operational revisions and coordinates implementation of revisions onsite and remotely. Serves as a liaison on behalf of the program, as directed.Hybrid: 10% onsite, 90% remote -It is difficult to identify all situations requiring onsite presence.Onsite presence may be required to perform some job tasks or by request of the supervisor.With onsite assignments, effort will be exerted to provide at least, one day notice.However, there may be circumstances wherein you will receive same day notice.Employee is responsible for the commute to and from work, as well as parking expense.While working remotely, employee must utilize institutional laptop, software and applications to perform work and communicate with coworkers, supervisors and other MD Anderson staff;comply with the work schedule discussed with the supervisor;provide notice of planned absences with AT LEAST 7 (seven) days' notice;and actively participate (activate video and audio) in team and department meetings and other activities or events, as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSFrequencyDeadlinesLightingNoisePhysical ProximitySedentary EnvironmentShift WorkTravelingWorking on uneven/slippery surfaceSeldom 3-10%Occasionally 11-33%Seldom 3-10%Constant 67-100%Seldom 3-10%Seldom 3-10%PHYSICAL DEMANDSFrequencyWeightBalancingBending/StoopingCarryingClimbingDepth PerceptionDrivingDynamic FlexibilityEye/Hand CoordinationGlare SensitivityHandlingKeyboardingKneelingLiftingNeck MovementsPushing/PullingReachingSittingStandingTwistingVisual AcuityWalkingWrist MotionHearing SensitivityPlease SelectOccasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Constant 67-100%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Constant 67-100%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Frequent 34-66%Occasionally 11-33%Occasionally 11-33%Frequent 34-66%Occasionally 11-33%Constant 67-100%Frequent 34-66%5-10 lbs5-10 lbs5-10 lbsEDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.Preferred: Master's degree.EXPERIENCE:Required: Three years project/program coordination experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.Preferred: Experience in community project coordination. Knowledge of behavioral and psychosocial determinants of health-related behaviors. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Speaks English and SpanishIt is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional InformationRequisition ID: 146059
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Work Week: Days
Fund Type: Soft
Remote Work: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,800
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,400
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 70,000
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