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New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative II for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Provides case management for patients of the Robert Wood Johnson AIDS Program (RWJAP). Adheres to service standard for medical case management—includes assessment and evaluation of patient’s short and long-term needs in relation to the HIV status. Provides assistance to patient/family with health care and social service system navigation for the procurement of services. Works in collaboration with RWJAP multidisciplinary team to provide integrated comprehensive care.
Key Duties
- Completes case management patient needs assessment forms in electronic medical record at outpatient visits.
- Identifies patient/family needs on an ongoing basis.
- Documents patient needs and plan of care in RWJAP patient chart.
- Performs financial screening and obtains paperwork as required by Ryan White grants.
- Obtains “community resources” for patients for health care insurance, charity care, legal services, food, clothing, housing, utility services, drug and alcohol services, educational/vocational services and any other type of service needed.
- Provides written and verbal communication with patient/family regarding any unmet needs and the process to obtain services.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in a health program which shall have included responsibilities for interviewing, investigating, and/or conducting public health surveys or patient care services.
- Must have experience in the collection and handling of environmental and biologic samples.
- Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in other infectious diseases helpful.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
- Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.
Position Information
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Annual Minimum Salary: 58025.00
Annual Mid Range Salary: 69366.00
Annual Maximum Salary: 82164.00
Standard Hours: 37.50
Application Instructions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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