Medspan Health Educator (Public Health Educator Lvl II), CHS

About NYC Health Hospitals

NYC Health Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at https://www.nychealthandhospitals.organd stay connected on https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystemnycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health Hospitals is also home to Correctional Health Services, one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of, and innovations and access to care. In-jail services include medical, mental health, nursing, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS conducts enhanced pre-arraignment screening and forensic psychiatric examinations; and leverages the resources of the Health Hospitals system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. Our workforce is comprised of more than 1,500 dedicated professionals, with locations in all five boroughs and on Rikers Island.

At NYC Health Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

The Medspan program provides patient education and care coordination around HIV, hepatitis C, and associated conditions such as hepatitis B and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that may place individuals at risk for HIV infection and complications. Medspan staff support treatment adherence, discharge planning and connection to care services, and they work very closely with infectious disease specialists and other interdisciplinary correctional health staff in all facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new HIV-positive patients using electronic health records, report manager, and other tracking tools to provide ongoing HIV education, medication adherence support, and re-entry/discharge/linkage to care support
• Identify new hepatitis C-positive patients using electronic health records, report manager, and other tracking tools to provide hepatitis C education, medication adherence support, and re-entry/discharge/linkage to care support
• Identify patients known to be living with HIV to support the continuation of antiretroviral medications, medication adherence, recommended screenings and immunizations, harm reduction counseling, and evaluation by HIV specialists
• Provide education, harm reduction counseling, and medication adherence support for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) eligible patients
• Provide education, harm reduction counseling, and medication adherence support for patients diagnosed with STIs or other conditions that place them at risk of HIV acquisition
• Regularly review antiretroviral medication administration lists and patient labs to identify potential adherence challenges and provide ongoing adherence support and education
• Regularly review hepatitis C medication administration lists and patient labs to identify potential adherence challenges and provide ongoing adherence support and education
• Document all direct and indirect patient encounters in the electronic health records utilizing appropriate Medspan templates
• Obtain HIPAA medical record release forms as necessary to support the continuation of medical care while in the jails and assist re-entry planning and linkage to care in the community
• Work collaboratively with HIV and infectious disease specialists, discharge planning services, and other correctional health staff across all facilities
• Regularly complete and update HIV and hepatitis C patient tracking databases
• Participate in case conferences with the infectious disease service and other re-entry programs
• Assist with research, analysis, patient tracking, and quality improvement and implementation efforts
• Attend required trainings and continuing education

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in the biological or social sciences or in education, plus a Master's Degree in public health with major study in public health education, and five (5) years of experience in health education work with a public health or voluntary agency; or

2. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in the biological or social sciences or in education, and seven (7) years of experience in health education work with a public health or voluntary health agency; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent of training, experience and education.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20 hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,152.00 - $72,853.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,152 - $72,853