Hepatitis C Linkage To Care Specialist

Sun River Health provides the highest quality comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full-time Hepatitis C Linkage to Care Specialist to join our team located in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The Hepatitis C Linkage to Care Specialist will work with the Director of Nutrition and Operations to provide education and outreach for patients that are HCV positive

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus*

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates enrollment in HCV Benefits and Entitlement programs
• Maintains data and case records as required and prepares necessary reports
• Education among community agencies and internal staff members about the importance of Hepatitis C testing and treatment
• Educate providers and other staff about HCV testing, benefits of diagnosis and importance of linking to care
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with entire HCV case management, Medical and Behavioral Health Provider teams
• Provide outreach to testing centers, education those newly diagnosed with Hepatitis C and referral to SRH, including tracking of all services
• Focuses on reducing barriers to ensure timely access to care and treatment.
• Develops linkages and internally refers patients for additional medical services, including treatment
• Work with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to set up HCV screening services, provide community education and outreach and act as a liaison with CBOs to link HCV positive patients to care
• Participates in case conferences as well as other agency or community-based meetings or trainings

Job Type: Full Time

Education: Associate's Degree (Required) Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Pay: $22.00 - 25.47/hour