MMP Interviewer/Data Abstractor

PHMC Job OpportunityPHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent, managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.Department: Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)Division: Division of HIV Health (DHH) Surveillance UnitJob Overview:This full-time position is in the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Division of HIV Health (DHH) Surveillance Unit. The position will report to the MMP Project Coordinator. Duties include, but are not limited to, collecting information related to the diagnosis of opportunistic illnesses, providing preventive therapies, prescribing antiretroviral medications, reviewing laboratory results, assessing adverse medication events, and reviewing health services utilization through chart abstraction. Employees will also perform detailed case investigations on selected HIV-positive individuals through extensive phone interviews as well as home and community field visits.Responsibilities:Collect information related to the diagnosis of opportunistic illnessesPrescription of antiretroviral medications, laboratory results, assessment of adverse events due to medications, and review of health services utilization.Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of patient data.Perform detailed epidemiologic case investigations on selected HIV cases.Conduct home and community field visits to work with patients when necessary.Review patient and data line lists weekly to determine patient care status.Create and manage Excel spreadsheets and project databases to track patient information.Participate in monthly conference calls.Manage communication with the medical facilities.Conduct surveillance investigations through reviewing medical records.Plan, schedule, and coordinate all daily work activities.Attend training courses to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.Other duties as assigned.Skills:Ability to help patients navigate complex medical and social service systemsAbility to maintain confidentiality and address sensitive information with tact and diplomacyAbility to assess patient strengths, needs, and abilities to engage in HIV care systemsAbility to perform all specified duties and tasksExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, sexual, gender, and religious orientations and backgroundsAbility to work collaboratively with a teamWillingness and flexibility in accepting directionWillingness to work a non-traditional work scheduleEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityExperience: Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and associated laboratory testing requiredSalary: $57,000 annuallyPHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.#LI-DNI