Banner Health
Community Outreach Representative Poison Center
Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85001
Community Outreach Representative
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.
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.