Health Investigator

1 month ago


Memphis, United States Shelby County, TN Full time

Position Summary

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor.

Works under general supervision to processes morbidity reports and perform further epidemiological investigations required in the surveillance practice of sexually transmitted diseases.

Pay Grade: 43

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1. Four (4) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews and a high school diploma or possess a GED; OR

2. Two (2) years of experience in customer service, health services, education, community outreach, social service industry, or conducting intake interviews and an associate degree from an accredited college or university; OR

3. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Obtains and enters positive laboratory reports from laboratory, clinical providers, and other facilities.

2. Communicates with providers to obtain missing information.

3. Contacts patient for follow up and treatment.

4. Performs outreach STD screening/testing activities.

5. Participates in provider and patient education about STDs and their treatment.

6. Conducts provider visit to collect reports, to assure the quality of reporting and to provide new information and assistance.

7. Completes required monthly reports.

8. Conducts field visits interviews and partner notifications as they relate to outbreaks and illnesses.

9. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

2. Knowledge of medicine and of communicable and infectious disease treatment and control.

3. Awareness of the principles of public health and of the objectives of public health programs.

4. Ability to work courteously with public citizens and co-workers.

5. Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.

6. Ability to express ideals clearly and concisely.

7. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with other County software applications.

Special Requirements

1. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver license or secure one by date of employment.

2. Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements of automobile insurance upon date of employment.

3. Successfully complete online CDC assignments, one (1) week CDC course "Introduction to STD Intervention," and "HIV Counseling and Testing" six (6) months from employment date.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Application Special Instructions

This position is eligible for a HIRING BONUS outlined below:

1st payment of $1,500 paid after completion of six (6) months of service,

2nd payment of $1,500 paid after completion of twelve (12) months of service,

3rd payment of $2,000 paid after completion of eighteen (18) months of service.



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