Disease Research and Intervention Specialist-SCORE and Max Clinic-SDA/TLT

• Educate new patients about the Max Clinic and ensure that appropriate enrollment paperwork is filled out .
• Outreach to patients due for follow-up visits. 
• Escort Max patients to appointments, blood draws, immediate imaging, ED admissions, etc.
• Create and sustain relationships with emergency room social work teams at NW Hospital, UWMC and HMC to navigate systems to efficiently approach potential Max patients.
• Serve as a liaison for each Max Clinic patient and help them to navigate the broader health care system as well as medical care within the Max Clinic.
• Provide psychosocial support tailored to patients’ level of need.
• Troubleshoot and address barriers to care and adherence.
• Coordinate with other case managers and community providers to support engagement in care
• Education and counseling re: HIV and medication adherence.
• Educate community providers and agencies about Max Clinic
• Respond to calls from front desk, notify entire team of patient’s arrival, room patients and triage needs.
• Assess services needed that day for each patient and prepare Max Clinic patients to see the provider-scheduling in EMR, asking nursing team to obtain vitals.
• Process patient specimens and transport the specimens to the HMC lab for testing.
• Maintain the safety of the clinic environment by implementing appropriate infection control protocols, responding to inappropriate patient behavior and deescalating patients in crisis.
• Participate in daily team huddles to communicate critical patient updates that require follow-up Jail Testing
•  Investigate case reports of persons diagnosed with syphilis Interpret diagnostic testing results, inform patients of results, and link positive patients to treatment
• Interview patients diagnosed with syphilis and to elicit partner information.
• Contact untreated patients and notify exposed partners that are currently incarcerated to arrange for examination, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment.
• Perform rapid point of care tests and venipuncture to collect STI specimens for testing.
• Provide patients with information about potential health risks related to STIs/HIV and assist in developing a client-centered plan to reduce future risk for STIs/HIV.
• Assure confidentiality of all records, data, and information as required by section, department, state and/or federal regulation.
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated interviewing and elicitation (the act of obtaining, drawing out, or bringing out responses of others) skills.
• Knowledge of HIV and STD transmission modes, symptoms and implications.
• Ability to provide HIV/STD health information simply and concisely. 
• Demonstrated ability to protect Public Health Information (PHI) and other confidential information.
• Ability to follow procedures/protocols and apply them to unpredictable situations.
• Effective and respectful verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of medical terminology, diagnosis and treatment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships.
• Able to speak and write effectively resulting in good notes and reports.
• Experience with computer applications including Word, Excel, Access and web browsing. 
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Experience in medical chart abstraction using electronic health records and/or other client level data repositories 
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary clinic-setting and jail-based setting.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of behavior change theory and risk reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures/protocols and apply them to unpredictable situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to function with minimal direct supervision. 
• Team player with a willingness to be flexible.
• Must be available to work onsite at both Jail Health Services locations.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire.
• Possess a valid WA State driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience interacting with vulnerable populations; particularly those who have been incarcerated, unstably housed, who might engage in sex work, or have mental health issues

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

Open to internal and external candidates.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by WSCCCE L21 Labor Union. 

Contact

For questions about the application process, contact Christina Jamerson at cjamerso@kingcounty.gov.