PrEP Clinic Navigator

POSITION SUMMARY

For many years, Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) has concurrently offered referrals for prescription medications for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV and HCV treatment and offered limited, in-house capacity for participants to access these medications. PPP is expanding its internal capacity for access to these life-saving medications. As such, increased direct supervision of this process is required to promote participation, ensure adherence, and maintain high clinical standards. The PrEP Clinic Navigator will perform necessary clinical laboratory testing to facilitate access to medication and follow up testing to promote medication adherence. This includes, but is not limited to, medication distribution, the distribution of incentives to qualifying participants, adherence counseling, and linkage to internal and external agents to navigate social and behavioral health services. The PrEP Clinic Navigator will communicate closely with other PrEP and HCV Treatment Navigators, the PrEP (and HCV Treatment) Coordinator(s), and PrEP (and HCV Treatment) Medical Providers to maintain accurate and adequate schedules and patient records. Comprehensive electronic medical record keeping is a crucial aspect of continuous care coordination, and the PrEP Clinic Navigator will complete encounter notes and prior authorizations and support the submission of these notes to the appropriate payors and pharmacies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the timeliness and quality of all required program data and documentation for HIV testing, HCV testing, medical services, and incentive distribution. This includes maintaining relevant databases, charts, and paperwork to ensure quick and effective access to program data for reporting and program analysis.

• Ensure participants have active medical insurance where possible and work with internal case management to enroll uninsured participants

• Obtain medical histories related to HIV exposure, PrEP prescribing history, and other relevant history

• Maintain accurate program schedule which aligns with current prescriber-recommended course of medication, including communicating when participant should return and encouraging participant compliance with this schedule

• Explain treatment procedures to patients and facilitate the provider visit.

• Counsel participants on importance of preventive medicine and medical treatment as to promote medication adherence and discourage misuse of medications

• Distribute incentives for participation in and adherence to the program within protocols established by the Prevention Services Director

• Communicate with pharmacies regarding medication refills and deliveries

• Complete comprehensive encounter notes in standard format to comply with billing requirements

• Triage and directly link participants to other harm reduction and medical services including, but not limited to, safe injection counseling, wound care, behavioral health treatment, primary care, public benefits, emergency housing services, and legal assistance and counseling

• Perform outreach at PPP service sites to promote PrEP awareness and uptake

• Ensure the documentation of linkage to prevention and care services

• Promote and maintain participant confidentiality as required by local, state, and federal law

• Participate in weekly supervision with PrEP Clinic Coordinator, weekly team meetings, and monthly all-staff meetings

• Communicate and collaborate with other PPP programs to enhance awareness of and access to PrEP; including, but not limited to PPP’s HIV Clinic, MOUD Clinic, HCV Treatment Clinic, Reproductive Healthcare Clinic, Housing Program, and Syringe Service Program

· Front desk coverage support.

· Support female identified patients with family planning.

· Provide PrEP Navigation at Mobile Testing Sites

· Provide PrEP Navigation at other PPP sites. (Beacon House & Philly Home.)

· Conduct PrEP Navigation sessions at mobile testing sites.

· Maintain facilities on the Mobile Testing Unit.

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care

• Familiarity with HIV and HIV testing, HCV and HCV testing, PrEP, HCV treatment

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically conflict resolution and de-escalation

• Strong leadership, communication skills and collaborative approach to work

• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with persons of varying educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), previous experience with electronic medical record systems preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred

• At least one-year work experience with communities impacted by HIV/AIDS, HCV, substance use, poverty, and/or homelessness

• Knowledge of HIV prevention and HCV treatment

• Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and social justice, particularly as related to harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, HCV, poverty, and homelessness

• An understanding of the systems of power that perpetuate privileges to certain groups of people at the expense of other groups, and demonstration that this understanding informs your advocacy

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• This position is full time; working hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

• This position will support service provision at several PPP sites, including mobile syringe service sites and respites

• This position includes the normal physical demands of a community-based health program, including lifting/moving up to 25lbs, bending, and carrying. Other physical requirements include walking and standing for long periods and sitting for up to 30 minutes

• This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person