Who We AreFounded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
Your Role on the TeamThe candidate will be situated in the Emergency Department and occasionally on the inpatient wards, working with the nursing staff and physicians to help assist in the treatment and follow up on the above screening tests. The department has mental health and substance use advocates, for which the employee may also consult as necessary for holistic wrap around care for patients.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Coordinator to join our Emergency Department team, specializing in providing support and assistance to patients with HIV, HCV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, or Gonorrhea. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care and support during their visit to the emergency department and facilitate their journey through the healthcare system.
What It Takes to be Successful- Knowledge of HIV, HCV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea care protocols and guidelines Preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Required
- Empathetic and patient-centered approach to care coordination Required
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities Required
- Familiarity with healthcare software and electronic health records (EHR) systems Required
- Cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse patient populations Required
- Comfort with working with patients with potential infectious diseases Required
- Ability to analyze and take action on complex matters, documents, and tasks Required
- Ability to take the initiative and independently respond to requests in writing, in person, or over telephone Required
- Accurate typing skills, data entry skills, file organizational skills, filing skills, appropriate telephone skills and pleasant telephone etiquette, ability to carefully and accurately proofread own and other's materials Required
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment of rapidly changing priorities and frequent interruptions Required
- Ability to appropriately set priorities and work independently Required
- Ability to creatively solve technology problems Required
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.
- Current state licensure or certification, where applicable
Preferred:
- A master's degree
- 1-3 years Previous experience working in an emergency department, infectious disease care, or a similar healthcare setting.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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