Patient Navigator

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

65d • Remote

About The Position

The Public Health Advisors/ Patient Navigators will report directly to a Navigation Supervisor and assist patients who are seeking HIV prevention services. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics aims to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions, identify and treat tuberculosis, and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in the previous point.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience in health promotion or disease intervention/prevention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caseload of STD clinic patients who are seeking HIV prevention services, ensure that the patient is connected to prevention and treatment services and the patient adheres to the established plan of care.
• Deliver health education and health promotion messages according to STD clinical protocols.
• Coordinate logistics for plan adherence such as appointment reminders, scheduling, medication adherence, arranging transportation and others as needed.
• Collaborate with STD clinic staff to identify qualified candidates for the program.
• Perform rapid HIV screening and provide results and advising in a confidential manner per bureau protocol.
• Maintain liaison with health care providers and others including public and private agencies to expedite the efficient follow up and treatment of patients enrolled in program.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees