Rapid Entry Linkage Coordinator

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services. We are seeking a Rapid Entry Linkage Coordinator to coordinate enrollment of patients into our Rapid Entry Clinic. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience working with indigent and culturally diverse populations.

Requirements

• Coordinate enrollment in PIHC’s Rapid Entry Clinic for patients who are newly diagnosed with HIV, living with HIV but never in care, and/or those without medication > six months
• Assess potential barriers to care and the impact of HIV stigma for patients eligible for Rapid Entry services
• Provide education about the importance of HIV medical care and medication adherence to persons living with HIV and who are eligible for rapid services
• Screen patients to determine the need for non-medical services, including mental health, medical case management, and substance abuse services
• Schedule medical appointments for patients with the Rapid Entry clinic providers
• Enter clients into the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Coordinate with the clinical team to ensure new patient laboratory tests are collected
• Check Ryan White eligibility by collecting eligibility documentation
• Develop a sustainable HIV care plan with each client
• Facilitate linkage to a long-term care provider by reviewing provider options with the client and making appropriate referrals
• Collaborate and stay in connection with community partners and resources in the Metro Atlanta area
• Conduct follow-up calls with patients
• Collaborate/consult with PIHC clinic staff, medical case managers, and Behavioral Health staff for care coordination
• Monitor show rates for all appointments and assist with data collection and reporting

Benefits

• Health Wellness Day per quarter
• Parental Leave
• Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program)
• Credit Union