Tobacco Cessation Specialist

Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
The certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) works closely with program staff to identify tobacco users and engage them in treatment. The TTS also provides administrative and coordination support to Fred Hutch's Living Tobacco-Free Services program and works closely with Fred Hutch's Indigenous health promotion program staff to develop and deliver commercial use smoking cessation education and programming.
Responsibilities

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• Provides tobacco use screening and tobacco cessation interventions for Fred Hutch patients, family members and caregivers employing evidence-based, state-of-the-art best practices, such as those described in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Smoking Cessation Guidelines.
  
• Clearly documents patient care interactions in the EHR (electronic health record) and maintain systems for tracking patient care and follow-up (to support data extrapolation related to ordering and scheduling of appointments, patient demographics and outcomes).
  
• Communicates clearly in writing and orally with physicians and other health care providers, staff and supervisors regarding patient needs and outcomes.
  
• Leads program services and improvement efforts, and report results and next steps/needs.
  
• Educates staff, providers, community members and students regarding the health effects of tobacco use, the benefits of tobacco cessation at the time of a cancer diagnosis using current evidence-based information, and program offerings.
  
• Champions evidence-based tobacco use screening, intervention, and education in the broader organization -- to support patient care in this area.
  
• Serves as a member of Fred Hutch's Indigenous health promotion program oversight committee.
  
• Assists with tobacco cessation program development for Indigenous communities and youth.
  
• Assists with the delivery of commercial tobacco education and cessation programming for the Indigenous community.
  
  Qualifications
  Required:
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing, health education, public health or other healthcare field (counseling, chemical dependence, social work) with coursework and demonstrated knowledge in treatment of tobacco dependence
    
  • Two years relevant experience (preferred in public health or clinical healthcare)
    
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply adult learning and behavior change theories including motivational interviewing principles, basic cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other brief intervention models
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills
    
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
    
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, maturity and self-confidence, patient-focused
    
  • Demonstrated ability to work with others cooperatively and comfortably in a team environment
    
  • Highly flexible, able to prioritize multiple needs/tasks
    
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    • Registered Nurse or Master's in health-related clinical field; substance use disorder/mental health coursework
      
    • Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification
      
    • 2 years of experience in counseling, substance addictions, or behavior change intervention in a health care setting
      
    • Proficient in motivational interviewing with 1-year experience in medical oncology setting.
      
    • Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
      
    • Demonstrated ability to work in an institution-wide arena, interface with staff in leadership roles, and lead the development of evidence based protocols for tobacco cessation services
      
    • Motivational interviewing and substance use disorder/mental health training
      
    • Computer skills (EHR, Microsoft Office Suite)
      
    • Bi-lingual
      
      SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.
      Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.
      A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. -
      Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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