Patient Advocate – Department of Internal Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Patient Advocate – Department of Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties) :

Job Purpose : The Patient Advocate serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical care team and is responsible for providing supportive services to persons living with HIV or those affected by HIV. The Patient Advocate will assist patients with navigating the health care system to ensure those living with HIV remain in care and works to reduce barriers that may complicate their health and well-being. This position primarily helps patients with Early Intervention Services, Ryan White Client Eligibility Enrollment, Health Insurance Coverage, Counseling & Testing Services, Referrals, Advocacy, Problem-Solving and other related services.

Essential Functions :

• Provide patient with orientation to clinical and supportive services and assist them in assessing needed services by conducting an intake and bio-psychosocial assessments. Conduct Ryan White Client Eligibility verification as required.
• Coordinate HIV case management or non-medical case management services to ensure patient has access to a full range of needed community services.
• Conduct routine monitoring and follow-up with patients through face-to-face, phone calls, and home visits. Provide Health Education and Risk Reduction strategies to patients. Assist with crisis intervention.
• Perform Early Intervention Services and linkage to care. Collaborate and network with community partners, agencies, and health organizations supporting HIV services and patient care.
• Prepare program reports and enter data into Care Ware or other related database systems.
• Provide pre and post-test counseling, obtain specimen for confirmatory testing, refer as appropriate and maintain records for MDHHS.
• Organize and engage in community advisory board meetings, support group activities, and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, sociology, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university. Two or more years’ experience as a test counselor providing Human Immunodeficiency Virus support services to clients may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience : Minimum 2 years of job-related experience in a public health or clinical setting providing HIV prevention programs and services. Must obtain state-sponsored Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention counseling and testing training / certification within 3 months of hire if needed. Must complete a state-sponsored health insurance enrollment training / certification within 3 months of hire if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred qualifications :

School / College / Division :

H06 – School of Medicine

Primary department :

H0609 – Internal Medicine

Employment type :

Working conditions :

Primarily works within a clinical setting. Exposure to clients with HIV. Travel may be required for patient home visits, outreach assignments, or professional development. Some evening and weekend hours for on-call patient services and special events as requested.

Background check requirements :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement :

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.

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