OPS HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 64914040

Your Specific Responsibilities

The position will coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews and re-interviews of pregnant patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) as specified for the purpose of: (1) educating patients regarding their infections and appropriate medical care; (2) developing plans to locate and refer their sex and needle sharing partners and others at risk for infection to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. Performs cluster interviews on persons determined to be potential information sources for known cases. Conduct field investigation to bring about a timely disposition for mother, sex partner and baby field records. Acts as hospital/private provider’s liaison on positive tests for STDs.

Conduct filed investigation to locate all assigned pregnant females infected with Syphilis for a timely testing and treatment and perform a thorough case management on said patients. Maintains tracking log on all pregnant women with a reactive serology and provides weekly list of open field records to surveillance supervisor. Ascertains serology status of neonate upon mother’s delivery and initiates congenital syphilis worksheet for quarterly review. Incumbent will be responsible for abstracting all medical records needed for review from the healthcare provider who provides treatment and services to the pregnant woman with a congenital case. Investigate cases utilizing the case management tools, review and prepare all documents to be ready for the Case Review Team. All records not limited to pre-natal, labor and delivery, neonate care and STD records.

Acts as congenital syphilis liaison. Investigates all positive neonatal and maternal Treponema and non-Treponema lab results to complete the congenital syphilis case investigation worksheet. Verifies diagnosis, treatment history for mother and baby by telephone and/or field visits to hospital/health care provider or record search of medical records. Field Investigation and collaboration efforts with DIS for treatment and/or interview of the mother. Incumbent will collaborate with Jackson Memorial Hospital Labor and Delivery for all pregnant females needing desensitization when they have allergies to penicillin. Work with DOH Clinicians and OB to obtain all necessary documents, hospital needs for desensitization. This process might require non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position include experience in case management, medical record review, or public health investigations. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff, Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include being bilingual in English and Spanish or English/Creole, familiarity with case investigation worksheets, case review tools, and public health surveillance systems, and experience collaborating with clinicians on desensitization protocols or similar clinical processes.

Where You Will Work

1350 NW 14th Street
Miami, FL 33125

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

The State of Florida offers various benefits including:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

Additional Information

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.