Overview
Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
Our Values
● We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
● We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
● We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
● We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
● We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
● We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.
Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Pay range for this role is $50,000 – $52,000 annually
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hour work week
Benefits
● Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
● 13 Paid holidays
● Parking included
● 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
● Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period
Perks
● HOLO Bus Pass benefits
● BIKI bike rental benefits
● Company Shirt
Within the Patient Centered Medical Home model (PCMH), the Tobacco Treatment Specialist collaborates with staff members and patients to provide integrated, comprehensive, and patient centered care to help patients with chronic diseases reach their health goals through tobacco treatment.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in health-related field with counseling experience required.
● Experience with counseling substance abuse and/or mental health populations preferred.
● Master’s degree in either counseling or clinical psychology preferred.
● Must possess or obtain certification (provided by Waikiki Health) as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from a nationally recognized institution upon hire (Mayo Clinic, University of Massachusetts).
● Completion of training and progress towards NCTTP certification from NAADAC is acceptable as long as certification will occur within 6-12 months of hire.
● Computer skills required with EHR and Microsoft Office Suite experience.
General Duties include but are not limited to
● Provides comprehensive tobacco and nicotine counseling services including coordination of tobacco treatment cases in areas of counseling, education, provision of nicotine patches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, and other tobacco cessation medications (as clinically indicated by a provider), etc.
● Maintains a minimum of 40 patients at all times.
● Collaborates with medical providers and staff members to identify patients via referral from a target PCMH population who are tobacco users and who would benefit the most from tobacco treatment.
● Documents all patient interactions and NRT dispensing and program-related data in AthenaNet and Tobacco Database within 48 hours of patient encounter.
● Participates in monthly meetings with the Waikiki Health Tobacco Cessation team, collaborates to reach goals and required program benchmarks.
● Assists with grant reporting, as required by program funders or agency initiatives, including providing data and the completion of narrative
● Participates in internal and external, national and local Tobacco Cessation awareness initiatives
● Represents Waikiki Health at various functions and meetings related to Tobacco Cessation initiatives.
● Participates in the development and implementation of specialized recovery support services, such as education and treatment groups.
● Other duties as assigned
*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).
Interested candidates should apply through our ADP Workforce Now interface:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d2354195-5aa4-430f-8772-667797e2561e&sid=V2Fpa2lraWg%3D&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at (808) 922-4787. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org
Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
