Epidemiology Disease Investigator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Epidemiology Disease Investigator is responsible for investigating and monitoring known or potential sources of suspected infections of COVID-19 or other diseases, determining the original source, ensuring infection control, and assisting in the reduction of transmission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences, or a health-related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Ability to work on-call periodically
• Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or a state health agency
• Experience interviewing and educating clients
• Experience working with various socioeconomic groups
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations to determine disease origin method of contraction through contact with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers
• Interviews clients to obtain epidemiological information and determine contacts; may include conducting home visits and refer patients to medical provider for diagnosis, treatment, and care
• Maintains case documentation
• Tracks and locates clients or contacts throughout Maricopa County who suffer from or were exposed to a communicable disease
• Provides related information and education to clients, medical providers, community, and staff
• Coordinates collection of specimens and submits samples for laboratory testing

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with potential hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees