Medication Adherence Specialist

Are you seeking a career with a growing company, a place where you can make an impact in the community? Then Positive Impact Health Centers is the company for you.

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services located in Metro Atlanta. The PIHC model of care assures that clients have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes. Services are provided on-site and through telehealth.

What makes us different? We offer our employees the following:

• 1 Health Wellness day per quarter
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program)
• Up to $950 allotted for benefit elections
• Credit Union

*Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required*

The Prevention Specialist-Medication Adherence s responsible for implementing and evaluating the HEART medication adherence program. This position will improve medication adherence among persons currently in medical care for HIV disease at all PIHC Centers. The Prevention Specialist will provide on-site and offsite brief HIV pre/posttest counseling and rapid HIV testing in a confidential, one-on-one session with clients while maintaining the pre-counseling protocol. Assist clients with STI screening services. Some (not necessarily expert level) knowledge of HIV, prevention methods, and related STIs . Ensure a risk reduction prevention plan directed by the client is completed including, when appropriate, enrollment into PrEP services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred or Associate's degree/Some College, preferred with professional HIV experience in the healthcare industry
• Previous HIV Testing experience preferred
• 3-4 years Prior peer support/group support experience is required and/or 1-3 intervention experience
• Strong personal skills, communication skills and writing ability
• Fluency in Spanish, preferred
• Local Travel Required-Reliable transportation and willing to use for work related activities
• Ability to rotate weekend and evening hours are required for position
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and ability to prioritize tasks and maintain standards in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service skills and ability to empathize
• Demonstrated initiative, self-starter

PIHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.