Enteric Student Investigator

About the Role

We are looking for an Enteric Student Investigator to support enteric disease investigations and surveillance activities. This position is part-time and hybrid in Indianapolis, IN. Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical record searches
• Interview patients by telephone using a standardized questionnaire
• Contact provider offices and hospitals to obtain patient information
• Enter case investigations into the Indiana state surveillance system (NBS)
• Enter and process infectious disease lab results sent by laboratories and providers
• Communicate with local health department personnel about potential patient exclusions from work, school, or daycare
• Support outbreak and cluster investigations as needed
• Assist with side projects or data analysis activities, as needed
• Attend ongoing training opportunities during the 1-year program

Requirements

• Must be a graduate, upper-level undergraduate, or recent graduate
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Public health studies or experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Pay

$15 per hour

Benefits

• 401k retirement account access
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law