HIV PrEP Navigator

Job Duties

• Conduct patient outreach and education on PrEP, HIV prevention, and sexual health.
• Identify and engage high-risk individuals, including LGBTQ+ communities, sex workers, individuals with multiple partners, and those with a history of STIs.
• Affiliate with PrEP screenings, risk assessments, and linkage to providers.
• Provide one-on-one counseling to help patients understand PrEP and its benefits.
• Schedule and coordinate PrEP initiation visits, follow-ups, and lab testing.
• Afford patients assistance with navigating insurance coverage, Medi-Cal, patient assistance programs, and pharmacy services.
• Provide reminders and follow-ups to support medication adherence and appointment attendance.
• Collaborate with behavioral health and case management teams to address social determinants of health impacting PrEP adherence.
• Build relationships with community organizations, LGBTQ+ groups, and sexual health clinics to expand PrEP access.
• Represent LifeLong Medical Care in PrEP-related coalitions, events, and outreach programs.
• Advocate for reducing stigma and increasing awareness of PrEP in underserved communities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic health record (EPIC).
• Track patient PrEP adherence, follow-ups, and outcomes to report program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal HIV prevention guidelines.