Director - Transplant Outreach

About the job

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Must live within 100 miles of campus or willing to relocate.

The MCA Cancer Center - Director of Minority/Underserved Populations Cancer Outreach Program will develop and maintain community-based infrastructures and linkages that provide expertise in culturally competent cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment activities in racial/ethnic minority and underserved populations. The Director will make recommendations to Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and MCA leaders and will participate in implementation as so directed concerning strategies and tactics aimed at:

• Developing community education, research, and training activities to reduce cancer disparities.
• Improving MCA Cancer Center's accrual rate of ethnic/racial minority patients enrolled in cancer clinical trials.
• Expanding access to MCA patient care services. The Director will develop, submit, and support collaborative research projects that span the spectrum investigative issues related to reducing cancer health disparities.

The MCA Director of Transplant Outreach Program will develop and maintain community-based infrastructures and linkages that provide expertise in culturally competent transplant awareness and clinical factors that may merit transplant evaluation, and will facilitate the referral process for external referring physicians. The Director will make recommendations to MCA's Transplant Center and MCA leaders and will participate in implementation as so directed concerning strategies and tactics aimed at:

• Developing community education in end stage renal disease, end stage liver disease, and end stage heart disease.
• Increasing MCA's Transplant Center number of external referrals. This will require local travel to physicians' offices, dialysis centers, and other healthcare providers to inform and educate.
• Expanding access to MCA's patient care services. The Director will develop, submit, and support collaborative projects that span the spectrum of patient, nurse, and physician education regarding the process of transplant. Will also design, develop, and implement a strategic outreach plan by organ program and report metrics monthly to the Transplant Center Director and the Operations Administrator of the Transplant Center.

The Director in either role, through his/her professional relationships with clinical and administrative Mayo Clinic leaders, will maintain a current inventory of internal resources that may be applied toward such infrastructure and linkages. Furthermore, the Director will utilize his/her experience in obtaining extramural support and his/her professional relations with local, state, and federal agency representatives to augment internal resources, and to ensure compatible and cooperative efforts are employed when establishing such infrastructure and linkages. The Director must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span, and competence in understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six years of equivalent experience required; master's degree and four years of equivalent experience preferred.

Minimum five years of experience in developing, managing, and/or participating in medical/clinical, and/or research outreach activities in racial/ethnic minority and/or underserved populations.

Knowledge of extramural funding agencies and processes (Cancer Center Outreach).

Knowledge of current market dynamics (Transplant Center Outreach).Registered Nurse licensure preferred for Transplant Center Outreach.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$96,100 - 144,300 / year;

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tricia Harding