Community Outreach Coordinator
The Community Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing the most up-to-date education and information on various services and programs to healthcare professionals like physicians, caregivers, and the general community. Strengthening relationships to ensure referrals, visibility, and program awareness is also an important responsibility of the Community Outreach Coordinator.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates outreach events, health screenings, and other requests for organizations, businesses, and municipalities in order to attract patients
- Markets and promotes services and programs on a scheduled basis
- Strengthens existing relationships and cultivates new ones through working with existing physicians and new referring physicians alike
- Strategically reaches out to facilities for home care coordinator placement, referrals, and other marketing opportunities
- Coordinate professional presentations to community groups on educational topics
- Maintain the established business plan in regards to the development of relationships and contacts, resulting in increased fundraising, marketing, referrals, and overall community involvement
Education and Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field is generally required, though experience may make up for some school
- Depending on the position, anywhere from 1-5 years clinical experience, and some experience assisting in fundraising may be required
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
- Competency with equipment and medical information pertaining to health screenings