Patient Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

70d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Patient Navigator to join our growing team in Poughkeepsie. The HCV Patient Navigator is responsible for supporting Hepatitis C (HCV) screening, testing and linkage to care. The position will cover Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties. Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Supervisor, the HCV Patient Navigator will be providing rapid HCV screening, immediate phlebotomy for individuals with reactive antibody tests, and patient navigation to facilitate linkage and retention in care for individuals with chronic HCV.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Human Services, or similar field with experience in outreach, counseling and prevention.
• Or an Associates Degree with two years of experience in testing, counseling and education.
• Or High School Diploma with four years of experience in testing, counseling and education will be considered.
• Minimum of one year experience working with chemical dependency, knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI, harm reduction, mental health and/or community resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to individuals at high risk at the community level as well as within drug rehabilitation centers, shelters, soup kitchens, and other community based organizations.
• Provide HCV counseling, testing (rapid fingerstick, venipuncture as appropriate), referrals, and partner services to clients at high risk.
• Comply with chart requirements and testing protocol.
• Complete data entry into the AIRS system.
• Help clients schedule transportation for medical appointments and troubleshoot barriers to successful linkage to and retention in care.
• Track efforts to move patients through the HCV cascade of care.
• Provide clients with basic HCV treatment education.
• Provide ongoing counseling to address prevention and harm reduction strategies.
• Assess biopsychosocial needs, identify barriers to successful linkage, and connect clients to support services.
• Engage in adherence and retention in care efforts for clients living with HCV.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with administrators and staff at community-based agencies.
• Conduct screening, intake, enrollment and follow-up of clients in the program.
• Responsible for quality assurance activities.
• Complete the mandated continuing education trainings.
• Participate in individual and team supervisions and attend department meetings.
• Assist in program coverage as needed.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees