Medical Care Manager (LVN - Panorama City)

JOB SUMMARY

This position coordinates with all parties involved in the care of the patient (interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and significant others) to provide the most effective care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS as part of the Medical Care Coordination (MCC) program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates care plans based upon assessment data and provision of care priorities, in collaboration with the Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Modifies plans of care based on reassessment findings and specific patient care needs and changes in the medical treatment plan including clinical pathways as appropriate.
• Recognizes change in patient status and takes timely and appropriate intervention.
• Provides patient education based on identified learning needs utilizing available teaching resources.
• Communicates identified needs to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifies out-of-care HIV-positive patients to re-engage them into treatment.
• Contacts patient to assess patient’s condition, performs a needs assessment and obtains brief medical history from patient including but not limited to chronic conditions.
• Identifies patient’s unmet biomedical needs and coordinates with clinic HIV providers to ensure that standards of care are met and any gaps or barriers are addressed.
• Identifies patient’s unmet non-medical needs or barriers to adherence or retention in care and coordinates with other clinical staff on behalf of the patient.
• Document in patient’s electronic medical record and in Case Watch.
• Prepare reports as needed by funding source.
• Participate in community events and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• High level of professionalism, patient service, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of general pharmacology.
• Knowledge of preventative medicine.
• Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to positively and effectively represent the organization.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to maintain client files, charts and test results.
• Have strong quality management skills, ensure compliance with all guidelines.
• Trained in co-morbidities: HIV, STD, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis transmission and treatment.
• Knowledge of HIV disease, including natural history, symptoms and treatment, and be familiar with HIV medical care guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate basic skills of risk behavior assessment, motivate clients to modify HIV risk taking behaviors and substances use behaviors.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent OR a combination of education and related work experience.
• Experience in the disclosure of life-altering conditions
• 3 years of related experience.

 

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE / LANGUAGE

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California under the scope of practice of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician.
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment health and background screening.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance. 
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service.  To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

 

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