Biomed Prevention Services Coordinator

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.   The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence.  The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.  Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

Risk behavior screening and Brief Intervention

• Identify patients who are potential PrEP candidates
• Identify patients with high risk HIV exposure in past 72 hours for expedited evaluation for PEP
• Raise client’s awareness of their risk and motivating behavior change

Program Intake and Assessment

• Introduce program and perform insurance screening
• If uninsured provide benefits navigation
• If insured but not a match to clinics’ covered plans or other referral needs provide referral and linkage to primary care

Combination Prevention Education

• Provide basic PrEP/PEP education pros and cons of PrEP/PEP what it entails other HIV prevention options

Referral to Services

• Assist with referrals as needed to the following: mental health and substance abuse services general social services; Other prevention services including syringe exchange substance abuse counseling and treatment

Benefits Enrollment

• Enroll clients in Covered California and assist patients with Medi-cal application

Benefits Navigation

• Provide education about benefits that patient may be eligible for
• Ensure clients who express interest in PrEP/PEP can get health insurance coverage
• Enrollment in manufacturer MAPs and co-payment assistance

Non-Medical Visit

• Provide PrEP/PEP education regarding adherence missed dose protocols side effects symptoms of seroconversion
• follow-up phone calls appointment reminders
• Provide linkage to services based on needs such as substance use treatment mental health referrals

Medication Assistance Program Assistance

• Coordinate monthly refills and medication pick up for patients on medication assistance programs

Referral and LInkage to Primary Care

• Assess patient and refer as needed to the following:
• Appropriate PrEP provider covered by insurance;
• Create individuals transition plan with patient which includes identifying their PCP or helping them identify a new one in their plan
• Assist patient as needed with scheduling appointments and providing referral details to PC
• Advocates for patient needs assures access to services by communicating with AIDS service providers subspecialty providers and the patient regularly to coordinate care monitor service delivery and evaluate service outcomes.
• Provides clear clinically concise and timely patient documentation and records service deliveries to assist with the collection and monthly report of data required by funding resources.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all client and agency-related information.
• Maintains professional boundaries with all clients of the C.A.R.E. Program & Clinics.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for their own professional growth and practice including current knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment modalities working knowledge of funding sources and services provided community resources and maintaining current licensure/certification and all required in-service education.
• Demonstrates proficient written documentation skills.
• Collects documents and reports patient-level data in Casewatch in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency in utilization of computer/database systems including EMR and EPM.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws and obtains the appropriate written authorization prior to the use of disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Provide community outreach and education to promote PrEP/PEP services.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health care or other related field
• Two years of work experience in HIV-related services
• Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable
• Knowledge of public benefits programs such as Medi-cal and Covered California
• Must demonstrate a capacity to deliver client-centered counseling and motivational interviewing
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills