• PrEP Counselor - Infectious Diseases Clinic

    Prime Healthcare (Newark, NJ)


    Overview

     

    Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

     

    Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

     

    The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more atwww.smmcnj.com.

     

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    Responsibilities

    The HIV Program PrEP Counselor will be responsible for providing direct Linkage to care for HIV negative patients into Peter Ho Clinic Services/Primary Care Clinic. The PrEP Counselor responsibilities include completing the patient intake assessments, development of service plans, following up on RX prior authorization, monitoring treatment adherence and re-evaluation of the patient’s needs/discharge and termination. Maintain PrEP documentation in charts and web databases, educates and consults with service providers and consumers concerning HIV disease prevention and treatment and the process of meeting consumers identified needs. Coordinate the patient component services with all providers of the Primary Care/PHC department. Participates in case conferences and clinical team meetings as needed. Use social media resources to promote the PrEP Program. Services as a liaison between the clinic and the community for services outlined.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a health-related field.2. Bachelor of Science, Bachelors in Social Work or health care related field required3. HIV certification issued by the state of NJ, preferred

     

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    FacilitySaint Michaels Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-NJ-Newark

    ID2025-208137

    CategoryClinical Professional

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

    ShiftDays

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt