HIV STI Patient Navigator - Infectious Disease

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Penn State tuition discount

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness

Job summary

Penn State Hershey Medical Center seeks a dedicated HIV/STI Prevention Navigator to coordinate prevention, testing, treatment, and supportive services within Infectious Disease. The role focuses on reducing barriers to care through transportation, insurance assistance, and appointment scheduling.

The Navigator will engage with community partners to improve health equity, provide PrEP/PEP education, and connect patients to resources, contributing to long-term health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum of two years in healthcare, public health, case management, patient navigation, social services or outreach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central contact for HIV/STI prevention, testing, and care services.
• Educate on HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP and PEP.
• Coordinate testing, linkage to care, and access to community resources.
• Address transportation, insurance, medication assistance, appointments, and social determinants of health.

Skills

Healthcare navigation

Public health outreach

Communication skills

Bilingual or multilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Health Education, Human Services, or related field

Tools

EHR/EMR

Case management software

Data tracking systems

Job description

HIV STI Patient Navigator - Infectious Disease

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

The Sexual Health & HIV Prevention Navigator serves as a central point of contact for individuals seeking HIV and STI prevention, testing, treatment, and care services. Through a patient-centered, “one-door” approach, this position improves access to care by providing education on HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP and PEP, coordinating testing and treatment services, facilitating linkage to medical and behavioral healthcare, and connecting patients with community resources. The Navigator assists individuals in overcoming barriers to care by addressing transportation, insurance, medication assistance, appointment scheduling, and other social determinants of health. Additionally, the role conducts community outreach and builds partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, public health agencies, and underserved populations to increase awareness, reduce stigma, promote health equity, and improve engagement in prevention and treatment services, ultimately supporting better long-term health outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Health Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare, public health, case management, patient navigation, social services, or community outreach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience supporting HIV prevention, sexual health, infectious disease, or community-based public health programs.
• Certified HIV Testing Counselor (CHTC) credential or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
• Experience with PrEP navigation, linkage-to-care programs, Ryan White services, medication assistance programs, or healthcare access initiatives.
• Knowledge of HIV/STI surveillance, outreach strategies, and risk-reduction interventions.
• Experience conducting community education, health promotion, or patient engagement activities.
• Familiarity with underserved, high-risk, or vulnerable populations affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
• Bilingual or multilingual language skills, particularly in languages commonly spoken within the service area.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR/EMR), case management software, and data tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health agencies to improve patient outcomes and access to care.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.