Hep C, HIV & PrEP Patient Navigator

phmc.org; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Navigator for Hep C and HIV programs. Responsibilities include assisting patients with PrEP, facilitating testing, and providing community outreach. Candidates should have experience in patient management and a dedication to serving diverse populations. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Patient Navigator or Case Manager preferred.
• Experience in Hep C and HIV/AIDS services preferred.
• Experience with LGBTQ and low-income populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with securing PrEP and medication adherence.
• Facilitate testing for HIV and provide test results.
• Collaborate with project staff on promotional campaigns.

Skills

Medical Terminology certification

Organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to work in fast-paced health environment

Job description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment. PHMC will provide the Vaccine at no cost at one of our Health Centers.

Job Overview

The Hep C, HIV & PrEP Patient Navigator will assist the Hep C and HIV care teams with program implementation. They will help patients secure PrEP, help with medication adherence and retention on PrEP, facilitate testing for HIV, assist as part of a team to deliver Hep C and HIV test results to patients, conduct patient follow-up, and participate in Hep C Treatment, HIV Treatment and PrEP promotional campaigns, outreach, data entry and other duties, as needed.

Affiliation: HS/HEALTH CENTER

Age/Patient Populations Served

• Pediatric (0 - 19 yrs.)
• Adult (19 – 64 yrs.)
• Geriatric (65 yrs. & older)
• Nonage Specific Task (N/A)

Population

• Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight related comorbidities
• Patient with exceptional communication needs
• Patient with developmental delays
• Patient at the end of life
• Patient under isolation precautions
• All Populations

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential assessment to determine the HIV prevention needs of the clients whether test results are positive or negative; this includes the registration, and planning of prevention services.
• Develops PrEP/PEP resources available in the area for the clients in need of the services.
• Develops a network with PrEP/PEP providers.
• Provides access to prevention services (PrEP/PEP), ensuring access, follow-up, and adherence to PrEP/PEP, including supportive services that can enhance risk reduction, behavior change, adoption, and maintenance.
• Provides and ensures access and active referrals to the screening of STIs.
• Collaborates with project staff in advertising and media promotion of the Hep C and HIV testing programs.
• Responsible for facilitating Hep C and HIV antibodies testing on-site and through outreach into the community, including other community settings where the target population socializes and/or congregates as needed.
• Provides negative Hep C and HIV test results to individuals who have tested for Hep C and/or HIV; (positive HIV results will be communicated by a provider)
• Offers Partner Services to individuals who test positive for HIV.
• Performs follow-up risk assessments with individuals who test negative for Hep C and/or HIV to reinforce the individual’s realistic perception of risk.
• Collaborates with Pharmacist and social worker for linkage, and re-linkage to prevention services, STIs screening, and follow up.
• Maintains communication between inter- and intra-agency service providers for successful coordination of services.
• Maintains records of all activities.
• Assists in documenting program activities, and reports outcomes as required.
• Provides community outreach and education; and
• Performs all other duties, as assigned and necessary for FHC operations.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
• Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards.
• Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Skills: Medical Terminology certification is preferred; strong organizational skills; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort and flexibility working in a fast-paced health environment; ability to sit for most of the workday.
• Experience: Experience as a Patient Navigator, Case Manager, Education or Human Services and great customer service experience is preferred; experience in Hep C and HIV/AIDS services is preferred; experience with the LGBTQ, minority and low-income populations; specialized training or experience in Hep C and HIV prevention interventions, PrEP/PEP, and other STIs preferable; experience working with youth and persons at high risk for Hep C and HIV infection; experience working with substance abuse, socially, ethnically, and economically diverse populations; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Prior educator experience is preferred.
• Education: Not specified in this excerpt; Required and Preferred sections may apply as indicated.

Physical Demands

• Position requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands over 2/3 of the time, use of talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Salary Grade: 14

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Experience

Preferred

Experience working with substance abuse, socially, ethnically, and economically diverse populations.

Experience working with youth and persons at high-risk for Hep C and HIV infection.

Specialized training or experience in Hep C and HIV prevention interventions, PrEP/PEP, and other STIs preferable.

Experience with the LGBTQ, minority and low-income populations.

Experience in Hep C and HIV/AIDS services is preferred.

Experience as a Patient Navigator, Case Manager, Education or Human Services and great customer service experience is preferred.

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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