Hepatitis C Specialist
Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY
•$48,000 - $53,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The HCV Specialist works to increase the number of people who use drugs (PWUD) receiving Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screenings, linking HCV+ individuals to care, and raising awareness about HCV among other providers and potential new patients. This role also stays up to date on trends and best practices with caring for HCV and other chronic and bloodborne illnesses.
Requirements
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (with Spanish a plus)
- Ability to travel to all Evergreen locations and off-site program activities as needed
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
- Familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential
Responsibilities
- Completes HCV screenings with patients who report risk factors, especially injection drug use
- Maintains proficiency with new point-of-care testing technology, rapid tests, dry blood spots, and other relevant tools.
- Ensures HCV+ patients are aware of treatment options, documents patients' readiness for care, and effectively links to care where appropriate
- Conducts and documents all outreach to patients who have received screening and are eligible for additional services
- Provides and follows up on referrals to other Evergreen Health or external
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
- Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
