Epidemiology Specialist

Compass Connections•Los Fresnos, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves meeting and maintaining federal and state regulatory guidelines, developing preparedness guidance, submitting routine reports on public health trends, assisting with site visits and assessments, training staff on public health protocols, and maintaining confidentiality of health records. The position also requires travel for training and other job duties as assigned. Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), requiring all employees to receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Requirements

Fluency in English
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population, while maintaining emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, Hep A, Tetanus, PPD, and Meningococcal (preferred).
Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
Must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Meningococcal immunization (preferred)

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
Work with Compass Connections Epidemiology Directors to develop preparedness guidance as it relates to each program.
Submit routine reports on the status of national, state and Compass Connections program public heath trending.
Assist Epidemiologist Director with site visits and assessments according to schedule and document findings in coordination with Epidemiologist Director for the assigned region.
Assist in training Compass Connections staff on contact tracing, outbreak detection and mitigation, donning and doffing, identification of PPE breaches, and cleaning and disinfection at all program sites.
Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and procedures.
Travel for training, in-services, or corporate conferences/meetings.
Address other job duties as assigned or for unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and fully functional program.
Maintain a public health surveillance program for all Compass Connections sites and conduct contact tracing when needed.
Deliver public health educational training programs to clients and staff.
Conduct epidemiological investigations of communicable and/or high-consequence disease outbreaks, parasites, chronic illness conditions, disease risk factors, or other adverse health outcomes.
Propose corrective action or interventions to prevent or mitigate public health issues based on epidemiological findings.
Maintain detailed records, databases, and other critical information systems.
Interface with Public Health Departments and federal partners.
Conduct routine site assessments to identify and mitigate public health gaps.
Provide timely updates and recommendations following chain of command regarding public health issues at Compass Connections sites.
Conduct the reporting of notifiable conditions from Compass Connections sites to the respective local health department.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of scientific literature regarding public health and infection control.