Position Summary

The Tobacco Prevention Project Coordinator will support the three-year State of Alaska Tobacco Control and Prevention Grant focusing on the implementation of health systems change to strategies to increase the adoption of evidence-based best practices for treating tobacco use and dependence in the medical setting. This position will work staff in the Community Wellness team as well as the Joy Janssen Clinic and hospital, under the direct supervision of the Community Wellness Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Tobacco Prevention Project Coordinator will collaborate with key departments within PMC to develop and implement strategies for tobacco use treatment policies and procedures within the Medical Center that align with the current public health guidelines for tobacco use and dependence treatment. The State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control (TPC) team provides resources, guidance and technical assistance to grantees and this position will serve as the primary contact with the TPC program.

• Facilitate PMC Tobacco Cessation Health System Change workgroup and lead project planning and evaluation
• Work with healthcare teams to executive quality improvement measures to support tobacco screening, referrals and follow-up
• Monitor progress toward health system change
• Coordinate health education materials and media opportunities to promote cessation resources such as the Alaska Tobacco Quit Line
• Work with leadership to establish staff training opportunities to support tobacco screening and referrals
• Complete required trainings and attend technical assistance calls with the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills amp; Abilities

All employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance and teamwork. All employee should have patient / customer service skills, interpersonal skill and good communication. And, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality.

• Ability to work across teams and departments
• 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 general knowledge of typical office technologies.

• Above average knowledge of quality improvement strategies and healthcare systems
• Knowledge of grant and fiscal management not required but beneficial

Qualifications

• Education. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or other related field, quality improvement / assurance or related field
• At least two (2) years of related experience (preferred)
• Must be able to pass State of Alaska Background Check and drug screen (including Marijuana)