Prevention Specialist
Prevention Specialist
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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Program Supervisor (Prevention) the Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing competent and confidential counseling and testing with individuals at risk for HIV Hepatitis C (HCV) syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) where applicable. In addition this position will provide prevention education services and outreach to individuals considered atrisk for HIV and other STIs. This position requires a strong understanding of the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQIA community communities of color and other marginalized populations demonstrating cultural competency in all aspects of service delivery.
The Prevention Specialist supports the Prisma Community Care mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote wellbeing and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care especially people of color 2SLGBTQIA and Queer individuals and those affected by HIV.
What your day will look like at Prisma Community Care:
- You will conduct confidential HIV & STI counseling testing and referral (CTR) in accordance with state guidelines with individuals engaging in highrisk behaviors.
- You will record all contacts and activities into all system databases and EMR within 24 hours of encounter completing and submitting all testing information in accordance with state policy (e.g. completion of appropriate testing forms entering tests into webbased reporting system) and filing the complete packet within 72 hours of receiving final lab results.
- You will conduct oneonone education sessions and assessments with clients to include referrals for internal and external services (e.g. preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment and general wellness/primary care.
- You will identify patients appropriate for treatment or clinician evaluation and link them to care.
- You may collaboratively work with other Clinical Programs to further develop and evolve the needs of the department including but not limited to policy reformation training newhires and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement within the agency.
- You will use a personal vehicle to transport specimens and results to and from local laboratories as well as to community testing events and complete a monthend report for workrelated mileage reimbursement.
Weve got great benefits:
- 200 hours of PTO per year
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Basic life shortterm and longterm disability insurance paid by Prisma Community Care
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Retirement savings
Who were looking for:
- Youve graduated from high school or completed your GED.
- Youve completed a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program or certification OR you have 2 years of equivalent experience delivering healthcare services.
- You are professional flexible caring and compassionate while exhibiting a congenial and sensitive attitude toward patients.
- You possess a valid drivers license insurable driving record and access to a reliable personal vehicle for workrelated activities.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) software applications and competent in using electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care.
- You have a full understanding of HIPAA and protecting patient confidentiality.
- You have demonstrated a sound understanding of gender identity gender expression gender presentation sex and sexual orientation etc. This includes a strong grasp of local and national resources (medical mental health social etc. for those that are transgender or gender nonconforming.
- You have demonstrated an understanding of basic medical terminology.
- You are a highly organized selfstarter with excellent problemsolving skills and ability to multitask effectively and is willing to learn.
- You have demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication.
- You have the ability to work in fast paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
- You have demonstrated cultural competency to professionally and respectfully serve the 2SLGBTQIA communities.
- All agency employees must be able to work effectively in a missiondriven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race ethnicity sex gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic status nationality and religion.
Wed love to see you apply if you have these preferred qualifications too:
- You are bilingual in Spanish and English. Additional quarterly incentive for bilingual employees!
- You hold a current credential as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/ RMA) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
Environmental Factors Physical Requirements and Compliance
- Work primarily in a climatecontrolled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Office environment exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time.
- The position requires extensive use of computers using a standard computer keyboard.
- This position may require evening and occasional weekend work.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit stand; use hands talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- This position may require the employee to occasionally climb balance stoop kneel crouch bend or crawl.
- Currently have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment a clear TB test
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment a current flu vaccination
- Currently have or are able to initiate within 7 days of employment a HepatitisB primary vaccination series
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 14 days of employment a CPR certification
Equal Employment Opportunity
Prisma Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and we value a healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination based on race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetic information.
Prisma Community Care provides an inclusive and respectful working environment that represents a wide range of backgrounds cultures identities and experiences. We attract applicants who have the cultural awareness to navigate and celebrate these differences. Our employees are Individuals who have respect for the communities where they live and work and are committed to utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies and skills in a collaborative environment.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process for this position should email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
