Hep C Patient Navigator

3 weeks ago


Salinas, United States Access Support Network Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $20 per hour + DOE

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

The HCV patient navigator will take the lead with those testing negative to ensure the patient is educated about safe behaviors and PrEP, receives the necessary lab work to start PrEP, and is assisted with the costs of medication so as not be a barrier to adherence and patient care.

Responsibilities:

Testing & Prevention Services 75%

  • Successfully Completes HIV Test Counselor Training
    ● Provides confidential assessment to determine the HIV/HCV 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, ensuring access, follow-up, and adherence to treatment, 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 congregate as needed;
  • Provides Hep C and HIV test results to individuals who have tested for Hep C and/or HIV;
    ● 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 providers for linkage, and re-linkage to prevention services, STIs screening, and follow up;
    ● Maintains communication between inter, and intra-agency services 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
    ● Provides case management services to PrEP clients
    ● Attends SSP and outreach events, conducts harm reduction services

Other duties 25%

  • Understands and adheres to ASN compliance standards as they appear in the ASN policies and procedures.
  • Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and ASN 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.
    ● Participates in ASN fundraising
    ● Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings
    ● Performs all other duties, as assigned and necessary for ASN operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour + DOE

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Experience:

  • Case management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers License (Preferred)





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