EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST-TB OUTREACH-Public Health

About the role

The Epidemiology Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of TB Prevention & Control division of the Public Health Department including investigating TB cases and suspecting and associating investigations which includes the identification and follow-up of all contacts e.g., skin test, x-ray, medical clinic appointments and ninety (90) day repeat TST’s. Responsible for all high-risk screening activities along with other duties assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contacts investigation interview, works up testing and referrals for TB cases and suspects
• Responsible for all paperwork related to contact investigation
• Performs high risk screening activities
• Locates, transports and medicates patients
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Public Health, Natural Science, or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible disease counseling or prevention experience, required
• OR An Associate’s degree/LVN with four (4) years of TB/STD/HIV experience required
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license
• While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs

Qualifications

• Spanish and English proficiency in oral and written communication preferred

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Advanced analytical skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and forms, equipment, methods and techniques used to provide counseling services
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health education; pertinent federal, state, and local codes laws and regulations; communicable disease and how to protect themselves from disease process
• Understanding of filing system and maintaining a large changing database
• Ability to work without constant supervision

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more. Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.