PrEP/PEP Clinical Coordinator, Division of Infectious Diseases
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- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe PrEP/PEP ClinicalCoordinator will support activities and functions of established PrEP/PEPprogramming to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordancewith existing priorities, time limitations (crucial), funding limitations andother specifications. The PrEP/PEP Clinical Coordinator will play a criticalrole in the provision of core medical and support services for patients whohave been referred to the PHC by self-referral or communitycollaborators. The PrEP/PEP Clinical Coordinator will be responsible foridentifying the best course of action and facilitating linkage and access tocare as appropriate for those determined to be at ongoing or acute risk forHIV. The candidate must possess the ability to work with a wide variety ofpeople, including clinicians, pharmacists, patients and community partners, anddeliver prevention services, education and messaging in a non-judgmental andcaring manner. Core activities include: development of strategic partnerships,assessing patients for medical, psychosocial, and financial service needs,facilitating patient navigation of healthcare systems and promoting patientaccess to community resources.
The PrEP/PEP ClinicalCoordinator will act as the entry point for patients seeking PrEP and/or PEPand will be an essential part of the patient’s care team; which consists of thePrEP/PEP Clinical Coordinator, a pharmacist and a clinician. The PrEP/PEPClinical Coordinator will act as the primary point of contact for coordinationof PrEP/PEP services at the PHC and the candidate should be comfortablediscussing HIV risk factors and providing health education related toprevention methodologies for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases other thanPrEP/PEP. The candidate should demonstrate experience and skill around thedevelopment of highly-coordinated treatment plans and be able to effectivelydiscuss such plans with both patients and licensed professionals. The idealcandidate will be well versed in the adult PrEP/PEP care guidelines,treatments, common socioeconomic barriers found in the patient population andbe familiar with the various state and federal programs that support access tocomprehensive healthcare. They should feel comfortable seeking collaborationsthroughout the community to aid in increasing access to HIV prevention.
Duties Include:
- Serve as primary point of contact for PrEP/PEP participants and program partners.
- Monitor incoming referrals (from collaborators, internal, or patient self-referral) and respond to care coordination needs in a timely fashion
- Coordinate care for PrEP/PEP patients and facilitates follow-up care and referrals as directed by providers
- Assess patient need for financial support in order to access medical care and medications and completes necessary applications
- Monitor patient status changes through communication with clinical and support staff, community partners, and outside laboratories
- Maintains security and confidentiality of sensitive information and documents actions in program database and EMR
- Provide support for the PHC Treatment Adherence Program (medication acquisition, prior authorizations for patient assistance programs, and coordination of benefits, etc.)
- Work closely with leadership staff to further develop and improve PrEP/PEP programming by conducting targeted outreach as necessary and participating in quarterly PrEP/PEP community collaboration meetings
- Maintain program PrEP/PEP databases for accurate capture of referrals and outcome dispositions and provide quarterly and annual PrEP/PEP activity reports
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required
Highly preferred, -Possess a high level of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, and track both long- and short-term projects while performing day-to-day tasks, -Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a multidisciplinary team to solve problems or improve operations, -Support the values of the PHC and the University of Arizona, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service
FLSAExempt Full Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryHealth Care and WellnessBenefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay$42,007 - $58,343Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade7 Career Stream and LevelPC3Job FamilyClinical Services Job FunctionHealth Care & Wellness Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for CandidatesKarena Nespoli, knespoli@deptofmed.arizona.edu Open Date9/16/2020Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume, Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to ApplicantAlong with submitting your Resume and Cover Letter; Please provide the name and contact information for three professional references. Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
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As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
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Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
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Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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