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Job Description
Job Description
Linkage to Care Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY
Incumbents perform duties related to controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV infection, and other public health risks within Mecklenburg County. Duties include : conducting personal interviews to obtain case-related information; educating clients regarding the disease process, treatment, prevention and legal requirements; and analyzing epidemiological information to determine the need and priority for follow-up activities.
The Linkage to Care Specialist works with individuals who have tested positive for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and / or Hepatitis C and who would benefit from assistance in navigating healthcare systems. The incumbent possesses the basic knowledge of disease transmission and progression and has an extensive knowledge of community agencies and resources. The mission is to link the client with needed services, empower the client in navigating systems, enhancing self-advocacy, and promoting self-sufficiency in meeting the client's needs.
The Linkage to Care Specialist works one-on-one with individuals in a variety of settings, identifies client needs, develops strategies with the client to address those needs, and advocates for the client during interactions with healthcare providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Locate, notify and counsel clients about positive laboratory test results
- Educates clients on U=U and the importance of achieving viral suppression.
- Assist clients with developing a plan for medication adherence
- Facilitates communication between the patient, family members and healthcare provider to ensure patient satisfaction and quality of care as needed.
- Interview clients with abnormal laboratory test results to provide information, risk reduction planning and to notify them of treatment recommendations
- Refer clients with abnormal laboratory test results to appropriate medical services
- Arranges for and ensure testing, treatment as needed
- Documents client interactions using an electronic medical records system
- Provides monthly reports of activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience : Two years of related public health experience
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes
Licenses and Certifications : Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job. May work irregular hours. May be subject to outdoor weather conditions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
