UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Department of Emergency Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•$45,300 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Full-time Navigator to work at MUSC Health in South Carolina. This position will serve as a patient navigator in our department's FOCUS study; this role links HIV/HCV positive patients to a healthcare provider who can assist in further evaluation and treatment of these diseases. The position does require traveling between MUSC sites (Columbia, Lancaster, Chester, Orangeburg) and will primarily be located in Columbia, SC.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.

Responsibilities

Review reports with positive patients.
Review health records to determine contact information and any current medical provider.
Contact patients with HIV/HCV positive tests and inform of need for follow-up.
Provide basic (pre-written) info and refer all additional medical questions to project site (medical) director or follow-up provider.
Establish relationships with community care providers and MUSC Infectious Disease Clinics.
Provide patients with option(s) for follow-up and direct contact with these MUSC or community care providers.
Works with community resources and patient to link to first appointment – if patient has primary care, refer to PCP – if no primary care, work with community care partners.
Continuously communicates with project team to keep screening reports updated.
Provide information on patients contacted, patients unable to contact, patients that have made and kept their first follow-up appointment, and reasons no follow-up appropriate.
Coordinates, maintains and tracks the project request process.
Provides regular updates to leadership on program and project status including the identification of risks, challenges and opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.