**Primary City/State:**

Phoenix, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Poison Center-Hosp

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Marketing and Communications

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Whether it’s a scorpion sting, medication question, first aid advice or potential poisoning, the **Banner Poison & Drug Information Center (BPDIC)** in Phoenix, Arizona is available 24/7 with comprehensive resources and services. Our AAPCC-certified poison center is a large and active center serving Maricopa county’s population of greater than 4 million residents. This BPDIC is located on the campus of Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, a Magnet hospital and “Best Hospital” recognition in U.S. News and World Report. Our center is associated with an active inpatient toxicology service and fellowship program and participates with training nursing, pharmacy, and medical students.

As a **Community Outreach Representative** , you will be responsible for acting as a liaison between BPDIC and various community and neighborhood organizations within Maricopa County. You will coordinate outreach activities that seek to engage and inform the public on topics such as medication safety, drugs of abuse, envenomations, general poison prevention, opioids, naloxone distribution, and more. You will assist with identifying opportunities for funding, including applying for and managing grants/contracts to benefit BPDIC mission. The primary function will be to lead public health education activities for BPDIC, ensuring that BPDIC programs operate in compliance with national accrediting organization, America’s Poison Centers (APC) standards.

Two or more years of work experience in Health Education or Public Health, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, and/or the equivalent in a related field is highly preferred. Bilingual skills in Spanish/English a plus. **Ability to travel to and from various locations throughout Maricopa County utilizing a personal vehicle is required for this role** (gas/mileage reimbursed per Banner policy).

**This is a part time (20 hour) day shift position** , generally working four 5-hour shifts per week, with some weekends required depending on the business need / community events (recruiter will discuss in more detail). Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing programs and services which promote and increase public awareness and potential referral sources for a target patient population. Provides referral criteria, information on clinical trials, and advances in treatment to referral facilities, patients, families and the community at large.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Raises public awareness by developing and maintaining educational materials, resources and references for target patient population. Plans, organizes, or attends community or fund raising events, health fairs, programs, special events, speaking engagements and educational activities. Serves as a community spokesperson and advocate for target population.

2. Generates patient referrals by making regular on-site contacts with referral sources and providing education materials and referral criteria.

3. Develops reference and referral resources such as health/wellness presentations, libraries, call centers, or web sites for patients and families which expedite their access to care, inform them of clinical trials and advocacy groups, current research, new medications, new therapies, and medical advancements.

4. Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis. Participates in, develops and maintains strategic goals, objectives and program services and activities which may include marketing plans.

5. Internal customers include volunteers, physicians and staff, including management and administrative level employees. External customers include community and business organizations, potential patient referral facilities, patients and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, nursing, social work or other health related field.

Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance plan.

Skill level typically achieved through one to two years experience in a not-for-profit marketing, communications, or program services environment. Must travel within the community or outside the community to activities and events.

Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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