Health Information Volunteer needed

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Reporting to the Health Information Concierge & PR Coordinator the Health Information Volunteer supports the achievement of the Foundation's mission to end brain cancer through education, awareness, advocacy and research by reading articles and alerts related to brain cancer research and providing written summaries that help CEF leadership identify information and trends that will lead to positive patient support outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Read up to 20 alerts / articles per day dealing with brain cancer research and news to identify breaking news and innovations in treatment of brain cancer.
• Write a bullet point synopsis of each article for the Program Director, Patient Support Services/Health Information Concierge and/or PR Coordinator.
• Assist with patient support services outreach efforts including mailings, phone calls, and shipping to health professional conferences.
• Assist with updating and maintaining patient resources, peer support program, treatment center database, resource directory, and other departmental programs.
• Protect the integrity and confidentiality of clients’ protected health information.
• Assemble patient information packets.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, nursing, social work or related field.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing clinical regulatory documents (e.g., clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, etc.).
• Experience with neuro-oncology preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a clear, high-quality writing style in the English language, and have the ability to independently analyze and synthesize data from a broad range of disciplines.
• Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with CEF leadership, staff, volunteers, clients and patient support services partners.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficient. Stays abreast of the latest brain cancer research, information and services as well as HIPPA regulations. Motivated by service, humility and compassion for helping people.
• Thoroughly committed to the mission and goals of the Chris Elliott Fund.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.