Infectious Disease Care & Discharge Coordinator

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified professional to conduct intake and discharge assessments, coordinate HIV/HCV care, and link individuals to medical services and community resources. You will collaborate with healthcare teams and community partners to ensure smooth transitions after release.

The role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and maintaining discharge planning documentation in the EHR, with opportunities for grant-related activities and representing

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree and professional experience in human services or social services program.
• A bachelors degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience.
• A masters degree and one (1) year of relevant program experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and discharge assessments of identified infectious disease offenders and coordinates referrals based on identified healthcare needs.
• Coordinates specialized HIV and Hepatitis-C (HCV) discharge planning, including linkage to medical care, medication access, laboratory follow-up, and community-based support services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary and community partners to coordinate medical services, follow-up appointments, medications, and other services required following release.
• Identifies barriers to successful community transition and collaborates with healthcare teams and community agencies to develop appropriate solutions and promote continuity of care.
• Maintains current community resources information and facilitates referrals to healthcare providers, pharmacies, specialty services, and supportive resources.
• Collects and reports program data and prepares required monthly reports related to medical clinics, HIV, HCV, TB, and other designated infectious disease populations.
• Documents discharge planning and care coordination activities in the electronic health record and other required systems.
• Serves as a backup for general medical discharge planning and assist with coordination of healthcare services and referrals as needed.
• Attends external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other professional activities as a representation of SCDC.
• Assists with implementation and management of grant-funded activities by maintaining required documentation, collecting and reporting program data, monitoring compliance with grant requirements, coordinating grant-related services, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure effective use of grant resources.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data collection and reporting

Healthcare coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Grant management software

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified professional to conduct intake and discharge assessments, coordinate HIV/HCV care, and link individuals to medical services and community resources. You will collaborate with healthcare teams and community partners to ensure smooth transitions after release.

The role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and maintaining discharge planning documentation in the EHR, with opportunities for grant-related activities and representing