Legacy Community Health
AmeriCorps Member- Prevention Coordinator
Internship Temporary - Houston, TX - Temporary
Do you have an interest in gaining valuable experience in the Healthcare Industry?
Legacy Community Health is hiring immediately for Prevention Coordinators through our partnership with the AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps is a Federal Program that connects Americans with Community Services in Health, Public Safety, etc.
Must commit to completing the 1700-hour requirement by August 31, 2025.
If you are seeking Full Time/Permanent positions only, please check out our Legacy Openings on our Careers Page. This is a Temporary Position; Eligible for renewal for future AmeriCorps sessions.
Located at the Montrose Allen Parkway office at 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Tx 77019
Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities
About the Position
Identifies and reduces barriers to cancer prevention and care by navigating patients through the complex healthcare systems of Legacy and outside providers. Prevention Coordinator informs patients about the importance of cancer prevention screenings, test, and vaccinations. Prevention Coordinator will focus on colon, breast, PAP, and cervical cancer screenings, assist patients with completing HPV vaccinations, and assist patients with accessing other related healthcare services as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide phone contact, to motivate, and encourage patients to complete their preventative cancer screenings for the following: colorectal, breast and cervical cancer and complete HPV vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Provide reminder phone calls and send letters to patients regarding appointments scheduled for patients to enhance the completion of tests, screenings, and vaccines.
- Set and confirm medical appointments as needed, including appointments for other Provider services.
- Act as liaison between patient, Legacy provider, and all other community providers.
- Enter phone notes into Electronic Health Record for each client contact daily.
- Work closely with the health care team to establish to provide integrated health care services.
- Communicate with Site Director/Contact Center on the status of projects and reports.
- Collect and track BI reports (including process and outcomes data reports) from BI for such projects as FIT, Mammography, PAP and HPV.
- Collect and report monthly statistics and other reports as requested.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with Providers, Site Directors, Managers and Care Teams.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse individuals.
- Display professionalism, remains composed under stress, takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulation and refrains from formal assessment of patient, psychosocial needs, and counseling.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Represent Legacy’s AmeriCorps Program by wearing the AmeriCorps logo daily
- In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by OneStar to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties. In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, AmeriCorps members may voluntarily or be required by OneStar to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities.
- Work with community partners to identify service opportunities in alignment with the program design.
- Members may be asked to perform other position-related instructions within the scope of their normal service activities as requested by their site supervisor and/or AmeriCorps program staff in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities and subject to reasonable accommodation.
- Provide translation and interpretation services as appropriate.
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- No previous experience is required.
- Bilingual / Spanish fluency is preferred.
- U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Apply today.
Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.
