What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aids HIV Ambul Care Coord position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Overview
How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.
The HIV Counseling and Testing Coordinator oversees the Counseling & Testing and Community Health Workers Program within the A-Team. The Coordinator schedules testing and education events, and Community Health Worker Activities throughout the community. The Coordinator ensures there is adequate staffing for testing events and community outreach and that all information is reported to the appropriate entities in a timely manner. He/She is also responsible for providing testing and counseling to clients.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm / Thursday 12:30 pm - 9 am / Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm / Every other Saturday 8 am - 4:30 pm with one day off during the week.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an Aids HIV Ambulance Care Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Coordinates Community Outreach Services: As assigned, provides services at high schools/ colleges/ churches/ clubs and other organizations.
- Provides services to clinics within the Family Health Center.
- Maintains records in an organized manner.
- Follow NJSDOHSS regulations.
- Consistently demonstrates an ability to learn new skills and routines, and to perform them properly.
- Explains collection procedures and provides general testing within a timely manner.
- Responds to all assigned appointments and walk-in patients.
- Travels off-site to assigned locations.
- Represents HMH at scheduled events and actively promotes hospital and partner company services.
- Ensures a good Show at sponsored events.
- Acts as a liaison for community organizations in planning and implementing community health projects.
- Understands and follows all NJDOH policies.
- Ensures all information is reported accurately in a timely manner to the appropriate entities.
- Fills out all required forms accurately and in their entirety as required by the NJDOH.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be proficient in computer data entry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Prior experience as an outreach worker.
- Prior experience working with HIV patients.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
