Tobacco Cessation Interventionist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare education or related field plus One (1) year of tobacco cessation experienceOR High School Diploma/GED plus Five (5) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMA, CNA, PCA Certification with minimum of Two (2) years clinical experience or

• Under-graduate with Three (3) years Tobacco Cessation experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides regular follow up (face to face, telephone, My Chart and telehealth) to clients committed to tobacco cessation.

• Responds to client's phone calls and requests for information within 3 business days.

• Documents all client interactions in patients EMR.

• Interacts directly with clinical team to ensure tobacco history is documented and cessation services are provided to patients.

• Keeps Healthcare Providers apprised of patient cessation efforts and outcomes.

• Maintains and analysis outcome data to identify opportunities for program growth and improvement.

• Assists Clinical teams with goals related to Tobacco.

• Improves UAMS and community awareness of tobacco cessation opportunities.

• Promotes tobacco cessation programs and services to clinics and other groups via face to face outreach, production/display of advertising materials, and other promotional initiatives.

• Promotes tobacco cessation efforts of employees by regularly engaging with UAMS staff members.

• Explores opportunities for tobacco cessation grant funding and assists with proposal submissions.

• Provides tobacco cessation 2A's + R trainings and cessation updates for clinical staff interfacing with patients who use tobacco/nicotine products.

• Promotes Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification, Brief Tobacco Intervention course, Dimensions: Tobacco Free Advanced Techniques Program and other training opportunities for clinical staff wishing to increase tobacco cessation knowledge and counseling skills.

• Provides support to existing and newly trained staff in the everyday provision of the tobacco cessation services through regular communication, including face to face visits.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.