Provider Outreach Specialist

We are looking for a Provider Outreach Specialist to champion tobacco cessation interventions to healthcare providers across South Carolina. As a member of our State Quit Services Training & Outreach team, the Provider Outreach Specialist will literally meet providers where they are and share free evidence-based resources to help their patients quit smoking or vaping – including our industry-leading quit services available, for free, in South Carolina.

If you love meeting and helping people, being on the road, and are inspired by the thought of contributing mightily to the reduction of commercial tobacco use in your state, read on!

The Provider Outreach Specialist will implement South Carolina Health Systems Optimization Program (HSOP) activities in accordance with a statement of work negotiated between RVO Health and our partners at the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Areas of responsibility and associated tasks (with estimated time allocations) include:

Plan training and outreach work (15%)

• Collaborate with South Carolina client manager and Director of Public Health Strategy on annual work plan, to be revisited and adjusted quarterly
• Use internal data (e.g., referrals) and external data (e.g., clinical quality measures) to inform and prioritize work
• Manage annual training budget allocation

Promote the South Carolina Tobacco Quitline and training opportunities (20%)

• Represent state client and RVO Health at state and regional conferences
• Co-develop and distribute promotional materials to interested parties
• Identify training prospects and collect contact information from interested parties

Deliver training and technical assistance to health care providers (45%)

• Conduct needs assessment with health care system/clinic leaders
• Adapt training materials to meet specific needs of trainees
• Train health care providers on brief tobacco intervention and South Carolina Tobacco Quitline referral processes
• Assist referral partners with referral submission and outcome reporting

Report activities and progress (10%)

• Log training and outreach activity in standard reporting templates
• Contribute insights and recommendations to monthly and quarterly reports to client
• Track expenses and submit expense reports

Invest in individual and team development (10%)

• Engage in knowledge building activities (e.g., webinars) and professional development opportunities
• Actively participate in, and share insights at, Training & Outreach team meetings

• Knowledge of tobacco use and cessation interventions
• Familiarity with South Carolina health care systems 
• Comfort with public speaking
• Ability to travel within state (up to 75% of time)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $51,000.00 - $62,000.00
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.