STI/HIV Clinical Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Part-time, Exempt Grant Funded , 24 hours/week
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Quality and Population Health
Supervisory Responsibilities: none
Salary: $39.48/ hour
Flexible Work: Required 2-3 days/week onsite.

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. This position will be responsible for partnering with the HIV Prevention Coordinator in participating and/or leading key programmatic activities such as implementing program strategies, evaluating program outcomes, and ensuring full integration of HIV Prevention Program activities at CRCH. The HIV program is in the beginning stages of development and CRCH is seeking individuals motivated to assist in building this program from the ground up. This role would also include coordinating sexually transmitted infection (STI) workflows and implemetation as well as providing clinical education to patients and triaging/ following up on health related concerns. This role will assist with developing relationships with community partners in order to better identify outreach and education strategies in surrounding community. This position will work with other CRCH teams for outreach campaigns relating to HIV /STI prevention. Additionally, the STI/HIV Clinical Coordinator will work with the various clinical staff members to ensure coordination of care.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with medical team to see if efforts to increase HIV/STI screenings rates set forth are working and consult with HIV Prevention Coordinator when needed

• ln conjunction with HIV Prevention Coordinator, link patients with HIV to care within a timely manner by solidifying relationship with providers and the care teams.

• Work closely with HIV Provider Champion as it relates to patient care management and coordination which includes helping to advise HIV Provider Champion in PreP and PEP medication initiation and management.

• Assist HIV Prevention Coordinator with researching, creating, and updating relevant policies and procedures, and assure they are implemented across the organization effectively.

• Along with the HIV Prevention Coordinator, attend initial and continuing education training programs, TA meetings, and EHE Steering Committee meetings. Inform new evidence- based practice to teammates as needed.

• Collaborate with patients and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals for patient care, while providing patients with the necessary education needed for STI/HIV prevention or disease management.

• Assist the HIV Prevention Coordinator with scheduling and coordinating training for providers and all other staff on HIV program.

• Assist the HIV Prevention Coordinator with developing a streamlined HIV Confidential Case Reporting protocol for the organization.

• Develop streamlined STI workflows and reporting protocols for the organization, communicate new workflows to CRCH employees.

• Coordinate regular meetings with key clinical staff to discuss infectious disease updates including updates in workflows, evidenced based practice and new workflows as well as integrate into care team meetings; communicate any findings between departments and support improvement initiatives.

• Actively support providers and clinical staff in navigating newly diagnosed patients with HIV, or those that are new to case with existing diagnosis.

• Coordinates related HIV program PDSA cycles across all service lines within the organization.

• Organize and maintain appropriate educational materials for patients and staff in regard to targeted efforts.

• Works to develop a team-based model approach for planning and executing initiatives.

• Work with other members of population health team as needed to meet overall team goals.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Active MA RN License

• 3+ years of experience in public health or community health preferred

• Project management experience a plus but not required

• Experience in infectious disease preferred with a focus in STI/HIV care

• Microsoft Office experience required

• Comfortability and understanding of program development and willingness to demonstrate the ability to overcome barriers while remaining innovative.

• Experience in communicating well within an interdisciplinary team.

• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus but not required

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Staff Nurse rewarding and impactful You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tickets at Work

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Travel Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.