Biomed Prevention Services Coordinator - CommonSpirit Health

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.   The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence.  The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.  Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.

Founded at the rise of the AIDS Crisis in 1986, the CARE Center is Long Beach’s largest and oldest HIV medical and support services provider, serving over 1800 clients. CARE provides a comprehensive range of onsite HIV services in the context of a one-stop multidisciplinary care and service center. CARE is designated by the County of Los Angeles as a PrEP Center of Excellence, and St. Mary Medical Center is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. Click here to learn more… https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical/services/care-center

  Risk behavior screening and Brief Intervention

• Identify patients who are potential PrEP candidates
• Identify patients with high risk HIV exposure in past 72 hours for expedited evaluation for PEP
• Raise client’s awareness of their risk and motivating behavior change

Program Intake and Assessment

• Introduce program and perform insurance screening
• If uninsured provide benefits navigation
• If insured but not a match to clinics’ covered plans or other referral needs provide referral and linkage to primary care

Combination Prevention Education

• Provide basic PrEP/PEP education pros and cons of PrEP/PEP what it entails other HIV prevention options

Referral to Services

• Assist with referrals as needed to the following: mental health and substance abuse services general social services; Other prevention services including syringe exchange substance abuse counseling and treatment

Benefits Enrollment

• Enroll clients in Covered California and assist patients with Medi-cal application

Benefits Navigation

• Provide education about benefits that patient may be eligible for
• Ensure clients who express interest in PrEP/PEP can get health insurance coverage
• Enrollment in manufacturer MAPs and co-payment assistance

Non-Medical Visit

• Provide PrEP/PEP education regarding adherence missed dose protocols side effects symptoms of seroconversion
• follow-up phone calls appointment reminders
• Provide linkage to services based on needs such as substance use treatment mental health referrals

Medication Assistance Program Assistance

• Coordinate monthly refills and medication pick up for patients on medication assistance programs

Referral and LInkage to Primary Care

• Assess patient and refer as needed to the following:
• Appropriate PrEP provider covered by insurance;
• Create individuals transition plan with patient which includes identifying their PCP or helping them identify a new one in their plan
• Assist patient as needed with scheduling appointments and providing referral details to PC
• Advocates for patient needs assures access to services by communicating with AIDS service providers subspecialty providers and the patient regularly to coordinate care monitor service delivery and evaluate service outcomes.
• Provides clear clinically concise and timely patient documentation and records service deliveries to assist with the collection and monthly report of data required by funding resources.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all client and agency-related information.
• Maintains professional boundaries with all clients of the C.A.R.E. Program & Clinics.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for their own professional growth and practice including current knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment modalities working knowledge of funding sources and services provided community resources and maintaining current licensure/certification and all required in-service education.
• Demonstrates proficient written documentation skills.
• Collects documents and reports patient-level data in Casewatch in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency in utilization of computer/database systems including EMR and EPM.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws and obtains the appropriate written authorization prior to the use of disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Provide community outreach and education to promote PrEP/PEP services.
• Other Duties as Assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in health care or other related field
• Two years of work experience in HIV-related services
• Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable
• Knowledge of public benefits programs such as Medi-cal and Covered California
• Must demonstrate a capacity to deliver client-centered counseling and motivational interviewing
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills