HIV/PrEP Navigator

About the role

At Adelante Healthcare, we believe in creating healthy communities through high-quality primary and preventive care. Our mission is to serve our communities by providing healthcare services at nine locations in Maricopa County. Joining our team means becoming part of a patient-centered, caring organization that plays a crucial role in improving our communities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient and community engagement through outreach and care coordination of patients living with or at risk for HIV.
• Improve community awareness, patient care outcomes, and quality of life for this focused population.
• Provide confidential education and facilitate testing and linkage to care for current Adelante patients and community members through external partnerships and events.
• Coordinate with clinical team members to ensure effective patient care services are provided.
• Navigate patients through the patient care delivery system, address social drivers of health, coordinate patient care services, and advocate for whole person health care.
• Carry out standing orders and submit prior authorizations as needed on behalf of the prescribing clinicians to expedite care.
• Provide education and support to staff to achieve program and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Graduation from an approved medical assistant training program
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant in a health care setting
• Two (2) years of working experience in a community outreach setting or in a clinical setting, preferred
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to relate to people living with HIV/AIDS, gay/bisexual men, trans individuals, as well as individuals from diverse socio-cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• English/Spanish Medical Interpreter Certification required
• Knowledge and experience with the Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American communities as well as the LGBT community
• Ability to speak with broad cross sections of the community about personal sexual behavior and drug use in a non-judgmental and caring way
• One (1) year of work and/or volunteer experience providing direct service to individuals from the LGBT community or individuals who are at high risk of contracting HIV or STIs is highly desired
• Experience with or willingness to learn group facilitation, teaching and/or public presentations is highly desirable
• Ability to explain rapid HIV tests in compliance with Manufacturer’s instructions (experience preferred)
• Basic understanding of how HIV is transmitted and prevented
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support outreach activities
• Must have reliable transportation for outreach, education, training events, and community presentations
• Valid Arizona Drivers License and active motor vehicle insurance
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations