HIV​/PrEP Navigator

Job Details:

Job Location:

Adelante Healthcare Center Support Office - Phoenix, AZ 85012, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: HS Diploma from accredited school, Job Category:
Health Care, POSITION SUMMARY The HIV/PrEP Navigator position will ensure patient and community engagement through outreach and care coordination of patients living with or at risk for HIV. This position will improve community awareness, patient care outcomes, and quality of life for this focused population. The HIV/PrEP Navigator provides confidential education as well as facilitates testing and linkage to care to current Adelante patients and community members through external partnerships and events.

The HIV/ PrEP Navigator coordinates with clinical team members to ensure that effective patient care services are provided. In this role the HIV/PrEP navigator navigates patients through the patient care delivery system, addresses social drivers of health, coordinates patient care services, and advocates for whole person health care. HIV/Prep Navigator is also able to carry out standing orders and submit prior authorizations as needed on behalf of the prescribing clinicians to expedite care.

This role also provides education and support to staff to achieve program and organizational goals.

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Graduation from an approved medical assistant training program
• Aminimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant in a health care setting
• Two (2) years of working experience in a community outreach setting or in a clinical setting, preferred
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to relate to people living with HIV/AIDS, gay/bisexual men, trans individuals, as well as individuals from diverse socio-cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• English/Spanish Medical Interpreter Certification required
• Knowledge and experience with the Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American communities as well as the LGBT community.
• Ability to speak with broad cross sections of the community about personal sexual behavior and drug use in a non-judgmental and caring way.
• One (1) year of work and/or volunteer experience providing direct service to individuals from the LGBT community or individuals who are at high risk of contracting HIV or STIs is highly desired.
• Experience with or willingness to learn group facilitation, teaching and/or public presentations is highly desirable.
• Ability to explain rapid HIV tests in compliance with Manufacturer’s instructions (experience preferred).
• Basic understanding of how HIV is transmitted and prevented.
• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations).
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support outreach activities.
• Must have reliable transportation for outreach, education, training events, and community presentations.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License and active motor vehicle insurance
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations