Medical Case Manager (Hiv) (Winslow, Az)

North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Primary Care, Dental, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population across 11 communities in Northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an innovative culture. This approach allows us to reach and treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States, and support the mission of the organization. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency Program and our Education Programs supported by the Colorado Plateau. Our employees are stewards of our mission and passionate about supporting our community's health and wellness.
General Description of Position:
This is a full-time, Medical Case Manager position for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Part B Program (RWPB) under the Outreach Division at North Country HealthCare. The Medical Case Manager will work under the supervision of the Program/Project Coordinator, and is part of a team with other Medical Case Managers to coordinate the medical care of patients living with HIV/AIDS on the Navajo Nation, Hopi and Coconino County areas. Coordinating care involves linking clients to services in areas such as dental, primary care, HIV specialty care, behavioral health, and support services. In addition, the Medical Case Manager will help clients navigate different insurance systems and access other non-Ryan White resources and services available to HIV patients. The position requires strong organizational skills and verbal communication skills, along with knowledge and understanding of the Navajo and/or Hopi language, culture, and understanding of the HIV/AIDS population, barriers to care, disease prevention and transmission, and sensitivity to the social stigma that exists for persons living with HIV.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enhance and develop relationships with all HIV medical providers and HIV/AIDS service organizations and other consortiums/coalitions serving persons living with HIV in the service area.
• Facilitate, organize, and utilize systems for tracking client services and demographic information.
• Help patients navigate through all medical services and procedures including the Ryan White systems.
• Maintain accurate and complete client files, treatment plans and program databases including entering client information into EHR and the CAREWare database.
• Promote North Country's HIV services to organizations and groups and disseminate HIV/AIDS-specific information.
• Travel to visit clients and attend relevant meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Participate in community health fairs and perform screenings as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors preferred.
• Two years experience in healthcare or social work.
• Experience working with people of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, low incomes, and in rural areas.
• Travel required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starts on day one, as little as $5 per paycheck
• Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 7 weeks of combined Paid Time Off including sick pay, and federal & floating holidays within the first year, Accrual starts on Day 1
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Career growth and Professional Development
• No nights or weekends
• Vitality (Wellness Program)

Compensation:
Starting at: $20.82/hr DOE
North Country Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.