Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. 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 to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Health Equity Program Specialist's primary responsibility is to help lead the Health Equity Program, which includes the initiation of projects and initiatives, tracking progress, identifying stopgaps or pain points, and developing quality improvement efforts to ensure the program goals and deliverables are met. This role will also lead activities associated with the Health Equity Steering Committee.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement projects as assigned by the Health Equity Program Manager. This includes developing the project charters, defining project goals, requirements, deliverables, and scope and holding project team members accountable for individual work.
• Tracks action plans and prepares formal reporting and tracks data. The Health Equity Program Lead will effectively utilize problem solving, conflict management, change management and team building methodologies.
• Establish timelines and follow up tasks and activities to ensure action items/objectives are completed within the designated timeframe.
• Successfully manage multiple projects and adapt to different project needs, constraints and barriers.
• Partner with project teams, providing consultation related to other organizational projects, initiatives (i.e. provide health equity lens and expertise on implementation of new services or care, new healthcare information systems, etc.).
• Analyze data from disparate sources, transform into actionable information that will effectively inform and drive improvement efforts.
• Partner with project leads/owners to prepare reports, data or other materials for health equity project-related communications or presentations.
• Leads, facilitates or participates in relevant committees and work groups.
• Assists leaders and teams in identifying and correcting health care disparities and/or equity related regulatory/accreditation compliance issues.
• Research addressing health disparities and equitable health care best practices, national and regional benchmarks, and industry standards.
• Generate enthusiasm in addressing health disparities and advancing health equity.
• Maintain the Health Equity Program, Inclusion and Equity in Research Program, and Health Equity Steering Committee CenterNet and SharePoint sites.
• Manage, track and identify action steps on the Health Equity Steering Committee Inclusion and Equity in Research Strategic Dashboard.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Fred Hutch is seeking a dynamic professional to join the Patient Experience department's Health Equity team.

 

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter highlighting any community work or life experience that may inform your work and is not reflected on your resume.

 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related health care field.
• Minimum 5 years of health care experience.
• Demonstrates ability to form respectful, productive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates initiative as evidenced by advancing individual technical skills and sharing knowledge with others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as the situation requires.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands.
• Ability to navigate team and organizational dynamics.
• Ability to produce high-quality work within a collaborative team are critical to this position.
• Partner effectively with people at all organizational levels and influence change.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to details.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to confidently present at meetings.
• Skilled in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated cultural humility.

Preferred for this job:

• Master's degree in a related health care field.
• Demonstrated experience in diversity, equity and inclusion, anti-racist and health equity work.
• Experience with SmartSheet or other project management platforms.

 

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $76,606.40 to $114,878.40 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We 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 Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.