Mobile HCV Community Health Worker I

About the role

The Mobile HCV Community Health Worker position at CAN Community Health is seeking an individual passionate about patient care and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and health education
• Supports clinical care on mobile and clinic-based units
• Delivers risk reduction counseling and PrEP/Hepatitis C linkage
• Celebrates CAN Community Health Inc.'s mission, vision, guiding principles, and values
• Participates in achieving assigned Annual Performance Objectives as established by CAN Leadership
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and CAN Policies
• Adheres to legal, ethical, OSHA/Safety, and infection control standards
• Completes required trainings and maintains certifications (e.g. HIV testing, CPR)
• Conducts medical intake and prepares patients for examinations on mobile or clinic-based units
• Prepares charts to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care
• Affixes to providers during exams and explains procedures to patients
• Performs Rapid Tests for Pregnancy, UTIs, STIs
• Maintains infection control/safety procedures, temperature logs, and cleans/sterilizes rooms

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Community Health Worker certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in a related field preferred, relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• 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)