Mobile HCV Community Health Worker I

CAN Community Health • Pensacola, FL

7h • $21 - $24

About The Position

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Mobile HCV Community Health Worker I Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Salary: $21-$24 per hour based on experience Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award. The Mobile Community Health Worker provides patient-centered HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and health education; supports clinical care on mobile and clinic-based units; delivers risk reduction counseling and PrEP/Hepatitis C linkage; and conducts community outreach to expand access to prevention and treatment. This role focuses on direct service delivery in outreach environments while ensuring that all documentation and practices comply with professional and legal standards. Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc’s mission, vision, guiding principles, and values and follows its policies and procedures. Participates and strives to achieve assigned Annual Performance Objectives as established by CAN Leadership Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and CAN Policies. Adhere to legal, ethical, OSHA/Safety, and infection control standards. Complete required trainings and maintain certifications (e.g HIV testing, CPR). Conduct medical intake and prepare patients for examinations on mobile or clinic-based units. Prepare chart to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care. Assist providers during exams and explain procedures to patients. Performs Rapid Tests for Pregnancy, UTIs, STIs. Maintain infection control/safety procedures, temperature logs and clean/sterilize rooms. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 1 year experience in a related field preferred, relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

Nice To Haves

• Community Health Worker certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and health education
• Supports clinical care on mobile and clinic-based units
• Delivers risk reduction counseling and PrEP/Hepatitis C linkage
• Conducts community outreach to expand access to prevention and treatment
• Ensuring that all documentation and practices comply with professional and legal standards
• Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc’s mission, vision, guiding principles, and values and follows its policies and procedures
• Participates and strives to achieve assigned Annual Performance Objectives as established by CAN Leadership
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and CAN Policies
• Adhere to legal, ethical, OSHA/Safety, and infection control standards
• Complete required trainings and maintain certifications (e.g HIV testing, CPR)
• Conduct medical intake and prepare patients for examinations on mobile or clinic-based units
• Prepare chart to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care
• Assist providers during exams and explain procedures to patients
• Performs Rapid Tests for Pregnancy, UTIs, STIs
• Maintain infection control/safety procedures, temperature logs and clean/sterilize rooms

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED