Job Description

Posting number: 192898

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Promotion and Services

Job classification: Program Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health

Summary

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Ensures compliance across key public health programs that support individuals living with HIV and other infectious conditions. This role manages 340B program operations for the Kirkland Specialty Care Clinic, assists with HIV cluster detection and response efforts, and contributes to the Data to Care process to help re-engage individuals who have fallen out of care. The position also supports the Client/Community [re] Engagement, Retention & Return (CR3) initiative and collaborates closely with internal teams, healthcare providers, and community partners to strengthen program integrity, enhance health outcomes, and coordinate effective public health responses.

A. 340B Contracts Monitor

Location: South Carolina Department of Corrections (Kirkland Facility)

Schedule: On-site, Tuesday–Thursday, starting at 7:30 am

1. Daily Administrative Operations:

• Perform in-person patient enrollments for the 340B program.
• Review and enter telehealth patient enrollments for the 340B program.
• Enter client-level data into the CARES system.
• File retention charts and update daily provider hour logs.

1. Monthly Compliance and Documentation:

• Conduct monthly Kirkland Pharmacy audits and medical chart reviews.
• Complete six-year retention pulls and print HIV/Hepatitis B chart labels.
• Generate new monthly Active, Retention, and Provider Daily Hour Logs.
• Verify current covered entity information in the 340B database.
• Submit Provider Daily Hour Logs to the supervisor for review and processing.

1. Quarterly Oversight:

• Ensure pharmacy self-audits are conducted and submitted to the Supervisor and the Department of Public Health Pharmacy Director.

1. Annual Review and Record Management:

• Confirm 340B Providers and Pharmacy staff have completed the required 340B and confidentiality training.
• Maintain the Pharmacy and Specialty Care Clinic notebook and complete the 340B Clinic Compliance Assessment.
• Prepare six-year retention charts for transfer to the State Records Center (SRC).
• Create new annual logs for active patients, retention tracking, and provider documentation for the upcoming year.

B. Data to Care Program and Community Health Worker Program

Location: Otarre Parkway

Schedule: On-site, Monday and Friday, when the Kirkland Clinic is closed, or after daily clinic duties are completed,

and possible Saturdays.

1. Assist with investigations of pediatric HIV-related cases.
2. Document case investigation outcomes using TRICE and SCION data systems.
3. Support Community Health Workers in preparing for outreach events, including:

• Assembling and distributing outreach care packages and supplies to team members.
• Attending outreach events as needed.

C. Support Ryan White and Private providers in identifying and re-engaging clients who are not currently in care back into HIV medical care through the Ending the HIV Epidemic process. Responsibilities include being a part of the CR3 initiative, accessing secure DPH databases to identify and investigate cases, facilitating linkage to care for patients determined to be out of care, and providing providers with access to the DPH secure portal for out-of-care uploads. This duty works closely with Ryan White Part B internal staff.

Location: Otarre Parkway

Schedule: On-site on Monday and Friday, or when the Kirkland Clinic is closed, or after daily clinic duties are completed.

D. Other Duties as Assigned

Examples of duties

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Qualifications

• Prior corrections experience is preferred.
• Ability to interact in a culturally competent manner.
• Ability to actively identify areas for improvement and implement activities independently.
• Ability to conduct and prepare for audits.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work directly (in-person) with incarcerated individuals.

Supplemental information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.