Public Health Representative II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 20, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Public Health Representative II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	RWJ-Pediatrics-Infectious Disease
Overview	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. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Completes case management patient needs assessment forms in electronic medical record at outpatient visits. RWJMS Outpatient sites include: Child Health Institute of NJ, Clinical Academic Building, High-Risk OB Clinic and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Practice and inpatient emergency room settings. 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 signature of Ryan White Financial Eligibility form two times per year. 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	21S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	58025.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	69366.00
Annual Maximum Salary	82164.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

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.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience in other infectious diseases helpful. Bilingual in Spanish.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2404
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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