Long-Action Injectable/PrEP Coordinator

Texas Health Action•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long-Acting Injectable (LAI)/PrEP Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and affirming sexual health services involving long-acting injectable medications. This position coordinates patient appointments, medication access, clinical workflows, follow-up care, documentation, and communication among patients, providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and insurance partners. The Long-Acting Injectable (LAI)/PrEP Coordinator plays an essential role in helping patients initiate and remain engaged in long-acting injectable treatment or prevention services, including HIV prevention and treatment, STI-related care, and other applicable sexual health therapies. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, culturally responsive, and committed to reducing barriers to care.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least two years of work experience in healthcare coordination, case management, patient navigation, public health, sexual health, HIV services, pharmacy services, or a related field.
Six (6) months of work or volunteer experience with marginalized communities, such as LGBTQIA+ and communities of color.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and follow-through skills.
Knowledge of insurance authorization processes, patient assistance programs, specialty pharmacies, and medication access resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating injectable medications, HIV PrEP or treatment, STI services, gender-affirming care, hepatitis services, or other specialty medications.
Experience with insurance authorization processes, patient assistance programs, specialty pharmacies, and medication access resources.
Experience with patient retention and medication management/adherence.
Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish, including knowledge of medical vocabulary.
Experience as a Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker, Patient Navigator, Case Manager, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Support clinic flow on injection days, including patient check-in, documentation, care coordination, and follow-up scheduling.
Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, educational materials, and quality-improvement processes.
Monitor program data and prepare reports related to enrollment, appointment adherence, medication access, patient retention, and clinical outcomes.
Coordinate intake, scheduling, and follow-up for patients receiving long-acting injectable services.
Assist in finalizing LAI workflow and SOP with supervisor/PrEP Retention Manager.
Help train and support new and existing PrEP retention team on LAI procedures and workflows or other updates needed.
Educate patients about treatment and prevention options, appointment expectations, medication schedules, laboratory requirements, and follow-up care.
Support shared decision-making and provide nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming service.
Coordinate medication benefits investigations, prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, pharmacy arrangements, and medication delivery or pickup.
Track injection schedules, laboratory results, missed appointments, medication status, and follow-up needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record and other required tracking systems.
Communicate with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratories, pharmacies, insurers, community partners, and patients to support continuity of care.
Conduct appointment reminders and outreach to patients who miss appointments or are at risk of being overdue for medication.
Assist with resolving barriers related to transportation, insurance, cost, language access and stigma.
Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.