Organization

The Eskenazi Health Infectious Diseases Clinic (IDC) strives to improve the health and lives of individuals living with or at risk for infectious diseases through comprehensive, patient-focused care. The clinic provides quality care to all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, beliefs, culture, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The IDC interdisciplinary team of care coordinators, doctors, interpreters, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and social workers partners with each patient to provide quality care through individualized treatment plans, education, and access to clinical trial research. Much of our work consists of providing care/services to those people living with HIV and their significant others to prevent interruption of medical care and to facilitate healthy living by linking clients to non-HIV medical care, emotional support services, financial assistance, medical insurance, transportation, and other community resources.

https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/health-services/infectious-disease-clinic

 

Job/Project Overview

Tracks, monitors, and actively manages assignments related to QM/QI projects. Establishes strong relationships and works in collaboration with various providers across the care continuum to ensure that clinic programs/resources are effectively managed and patient needs are met. Participates in clinic meetings, huddles, and educational opportunities designed to improve clinic operations and patient care delivery. Completes all required documentation accurately, promptly, and thoroughly by program and department standards. Participates in HIV fundraising and advocacy events as determined by IDC leadership.

Qualifications

• Willingness to increase knowledge of the HIV disease process.
• Ability to identify, assess and utilize community resources to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Provides direct and indirect advocacy for HIV patients.
• Excellent verbal; written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work cooperatively with all levels of employees; including management, professional, and provider staff.
• Ability to communicate with Eskenazi Health patients, families, guests, and visitors with sensitivity to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer

Preceptor

Elizabeth “Liza” Lecklider, MSW, is the clinic manager of the Eskenazi Health – Infectious Diseases Clinic with 13 years of experience working in the healthcare industry. She has dedicated over a decade of her professional career to the field of HIV and public health. Before becoming clinic manager, Liza worked as a medical social worker, health educator, and training specialist in both Indianapolis, IN, and Seattle, WA. Liza earned two Bachelor of Art degrees from Indiana University – Bloomington and her Master’s of Social Work from Indiana University – Indianapolis. She resides in Indianapolis with her husband, stepson and two dogs, Milo & Cooper.