HIV POC Educator & Frontline Tester

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis is seeking an Educator/Tester to perform point-of-care testing (HIV, HCV) and deliver results, linking patients to medical care. This role educates patients on infections and supports community resources.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3-5 years of relevant experience, ISDH HIV Prevention Counselor Certification within three months, and ongoing HIV education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years applicable work experience.
• Complete ISDH HIV Prevention Counselor Certification within 3 months of employment.
• Complete HIV Clinical Education and maintain annual compliance.
• Complete training for POC Screening.

Responsibilities

• POC Testing: administers and analyzes rapid POC tests, delivers test results, provides appropriate follow-up care; educates patients about applicable diseases, transmission methods, harm reduction behaviors, and community resources.
• Referrals: assess patients’ HIV medical needs and involvement in medical care; refers patients to ID care for linkage-to-care; refers patients to prevention services such as PEP and/or PrEP in addition to other medical services as needed
• Engagement: engages a diverse group of patients; collaborates with a diverse group of ED and clinical colleagues; advises providers on current HIV related protocols as well as other related diseases
• Organizations: maintains accurate and detailed testing logs, appropriately documents testing information into EMR and applicable databases; restocks work station; cleans/maintains clean work station
• Other supplemental tasks as assigned

Skills

POC Testing

HIV Testing

EMR Documentation

Harm Reduction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISDH HIV Prevention Counselor Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis is seeking an Educator/Tester to perform point-of-care testing (HIV, HCV) and deliver results, linking patients to medical care. This role educates patients on infections and supports community resources.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3-5 years of relevant experience, ISDH HIV Prevention Counselor Certification within three months, and ongoing HIV education.