Medical Case Manager Primary Care- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America Req #1200 Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Title: Medical Case Manager Reporting To: Nurse Care Manager Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9am – 5pm Salary:$50,000 Position Overview: The Medical Case Manager enhances traditional care teams by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. The Medical Case Manager provides extensive social services support to clients that are HIV/AIDS diagnosed and will be responsible for helping individuals navigate access to community services and other resources.This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: + Completes patient assessments and reassessments utilizing a strength-based model. + Provides health education, risk reduction and adherence education to patients within the scope of discipline to assist patient in engagement and retention and reduce barriers to care to enhance health outcomes. + Conducts outreach to re-engage patients in care. + Participates in ongoing training and regional collaboratives to enhance knowledge and skills. + Participates in quality improvement trainings and activities to improve patient care. + Demonstrates cultural competency in working with diverse populations. + Develops, implements and updates care plans. + Facilitates enrollment in benefit and entitlement programs. + Participates in case conferences presenting patient needs within a strength-based model. + Develops linkages and refers patients for additional supportive services. + Conducts intakes and verifies and documents program eligibility. + Support linkage to care and treatment adherence by educating clients about the appropriate use of services and current medication options for treatment. + Facilitate the development of communication and client empowerment to interact with healthcare/social service systems. + Support adherence to treatment by providing structured educational sessions on specific topics such as chronic diseases, HIV, viral life cycle, treatment, and side effects providing an understand health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve health and well-being. + Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts. + Provide informal counseling support and follow-up. + Support retention in care and reduce barriers by collaborating with medical, behavioral health, and social services providers. + Document activities in electronic health records. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years’ experience working with HIV client services. + HIV/AIDS/STI knowledge including prevention, infection, and treatment. + Basic computer literacy skills (e.g., TEAMS, Microsoft word, e-mail) + Superior written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. + Knowledge of eClinical Works (eCW) and Aids Institute Reporting System (AIRS) a plus + Bilingual – Spanish a plus. All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Other details + Pay Type Hourly + Employment Indicator Regular + Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00 + Primary Care- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America <