Medical Peer Navigator

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Medical Peer Navigator
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Salary: $23.27 - $26.76 hourly based on experience

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.

We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

Why You’ll Love It Here

- Competitive pay

- Generous paid PTO and Sick time

- 11 Paid Company Holidays

- Paid training and certification support

- Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.

- Tuition Reimbursement Plan

- Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family

- Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment
What You’ll Do
While living healthy and productive with an HIV diagnosis, being able to assist others navigate the challenges of living with HIV. Create rapport, share experiences, and access patients’ needs. Provide education and use a strength base approach to improve patients’ adherence to medical protocol, coping skills, and quality of life. Liaise with the Medical Teams, Case Management, Patient Care Coordinators, etc. Must maintain compliance with HIPAA.

- Must be comfortable to disclose HIV status to patients and relevant staff.

- Implementation of the core values of the Medical Peer Navigator program.

- Assess and address patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding HIV.

- Assess patients’ adherence, willingness, and abilities regarding antiretroviral therapy.

- Assess patients’ needs and create referrals for services, including dental, mental health and case management.

- Assist patients with strategies to overcome barriers to care using strength base approach.

- Educate patients about support groups, educational opportunities, etc.

- Address a prevention care plan to improve overall health.

- Review case notes, labs, and medical encounters to coordinate care.

- Provide HIV and sexual health education regarding HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Education/Professional:

- Experience as an outreach worker or case manager is preferred

- Relevant HIV experience is required

- Bi-lingual preferred

- Must maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must successfully complete and obtain certification within 90 days of employment

- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)
CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.