Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
The Biomedical Prevention Navigator will support the implementation of Project ARK/Washington University School of Medicine Infectious Diseases (WUID) Biomedical HIV prevention programming and duties. The Biomedical Prevention Navigator will be involved in both direct service delivery and administrative activities with the Biomedical Prevention Program at WUID. The Biomedical Prevention Navigator will also be involved in regional workgroups to expand and improve Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)/Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) access. The Biomedical Prevention Navigator will assist clients with enrollment in public benefits programs and provide supportive services and referrals to community resources. The Biomedical Prevention Navigator will work closely with the Project ARK/WUID Biomedical Prevention team to ensure delivery of Biomedical Prevention services.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Biomedical Prevention Navigation: Case Worker II
- Assist clients as they move through the care delivery system, including scheduling PrEP/Sexual Wellness appointments, medication adherence support, retention support, and follow-up with patients that have fallen out of services.
- Navigate patients through financial aspects of receiving care including enrolling patients in insurance and public benefits program and assisting with billing resolution.
- Assist with the elimination of barriers to services (i.e. financial and transportation barriers) and provide referrals to social support services.
- Provide individually-appropriate support, referrals, and education to adult clients who are potentially exposed to HIV/STIs.
- Complete all required documentation for all Biomedical Prevention Navigation services.
- Assist with quality control and quality assurance tasks for the WUID Biomedical Prevention Program.
- Support Biomedical Prevention data collection.
Other Prevention Activities:
- Conduct HIV/STI counseling and testing in clinic, which includes handling/transporting blood and urine specimens.
- Recruitment of PrEP clients through community outreach and collaboration with community partners in the St. Louis Region.
- Help to keep PrEP information up to date on the WUID PrEP Program website.
- Support the implementation of biomedical (i.e. PrEP and PEP) HIV prevention interventions to identified population(s) by assisting with data collection and reporting.
Other Administrative Duties:
- Foster a spirit of teamwork and collaboration and excellent customer service
- Maintain required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participate in staff trainings and meetings, continuing education, and cross-training programs according to established standards and Washington University policies
- Participate in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the WUID Biomedical Prevention Program
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Patient care setting
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
- Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual/Spanish-speaking.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Case Management, Clinical Evaluations, Community Resources, Computer Literacy, Effective Written Communication, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prevention Programs, Referral Coordination, Team Collaboration, Team CommunicationGrade
C10Salary Range
$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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