CPRIT Coordinator

Gateway Community Health Center - Laredo, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Laredo, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position coordinates the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) program funded by MD Anderson. The role involves implementing the program's guidelines while monitoring and evaluating the outcomes. The coordinator will work closely with an interdisciplinary team and community partners to ensure the program's success.

Responsibilities

• Monitors program operation to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws; accreditation requirements, funding requirements, and any other requirements set forth by funding, legislative accrediting or regulatory bodies.
• Participates in coalition and networks that relate to CPRIT and/or Center's mission or operations.
• Responsible for meeting the criteria set by MD Anderson regarding reporting and Gateway's deadline for data entry and reports.
• Ensures timely follow-up of abnormal results and/or condition as per protocol or procedure.
• Addresses patient complaints in a professional, courteous and timely manner and reports findings to Program Director and/or the Center's CEO/COO.
• Assures that all managers and employees under the programs adhere to CPRIT's program protocols.
• Works with program director, managers, and staff to assure services, personnel and program activities operate efficiently.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities.
• Performs records reviews (audits) to evaluate program performance and reports results to the program director.
• Monitors CPRIT objectives, performance, and expectations.
• Attends state conferences and meetings as required.
• Organizes and schedules meetings with administrators and providers as necessary.
• Participates in community activities, i.e., health fairs, presentations, etc.
• Prepares and submits required reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from a four-year college or university in Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Health Education with at least one-year experience in a health education, training, or research capacity.
• OR five years' experience preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance.
• Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.