ICCR Surveillance

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Midland, TX

61d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the HIV/STD Program Manager and guidance from the HIV/STD Team Lead, the position performs moderately complex public health surveillance and reporting duties, which include: •Extensive phone consultation with laboratories, regional and local health departments, private physicians, and DSHS Central Office staff for the purpose of gathering clinical information. •Performs data entry of all incoming reportable diseases into MAVEN/THISIS (data base) and performs routine maintenance procedures for MAVEN/THISIS. •Works under limited supervision and must exercise initiative, discipline, independent judgment and effective use of analytical skills.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of HIV/STDs, modes of transmission, prevention and disease intervention principles.
Knowledge of agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret.
Skills in effective oral and written communications.
Skills in organization and prioritization.
Skills in critical and analytical thinking using available resources.
Skills in the use of electronic software, word processing and internet.
Skills with data collection and retrieval methods, data base management.
Skills in dealing with healthcare providers and individuals and communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Skills in working effectively within a fast paced, team environment.
Ability to deal tactfully with professional personnel, as well as the public.
Ability to work under stringent timelines for work completion.
Ability to learn THISIS and work proficiently within the program to conduct routine maintenance, imports, exports, report management, and analyze data.
Ability to assist creatively in developing policies, procedures, and educational materials.
Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise initiative, discipline and independent judgment. Ability to work with confidential records and information.
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate systems and procedures for efficacy and efficiency.
Ability to travel away from assigned headquarters and function effectively from other locations as necessary.
Valid Texas Drivers Licence.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in customer service.
Experience using computers and standard software applications.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of HIV and STD’s.
Bilingual preferred; read, write, and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Data Entry: Enters all incoming disease and treatment reports into the THISIS data base within the required timeframes with 95% required accuracy.
Data Management /Analysis: Conducts moderately complex data analysis, which results in the necessary public health follow up activities. Performs special investigation functions, reviews data and prepares special reports regarding investigation activities. Compiles HIV/AIDS and STD data for special projects by gathering and analyzing data via review of medical charts and submitted reports.
Manages Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), Globalspace, and THISIS (TB, HIV, STD Integrated System) in PHR-9/10, by receiving, processing, and disseminating laboratory reactor reports for the purpose of public health follow-up. Maintains confidential medical information and electronically transports regional morbidity to the DSHS HIV/STD Surveillance Program. Performs quality assurance reviews of STD morbidity via THISIS, identifies reporting lapses, accuracy and compliance with reporting regulations, develops and implements a corrective action plan
Surveillance: Provides extensive technical assistance to local health departments, physicians, and infection control practitioners regarding HIV/STD and AIDS reporting laws, definitions, form completion and reporting procedures. Monitors surveillance activities through monthly contact with reporting sources. Contacts providers/physicians to verify disease diagnosis and/or treatment. Conducts and/or coordinates health care provider visits and training. Develop, implement and evaluate systems to track/improve Laboratory Reporting efficacy and efficiency.
Marginal Functions: As directed by Regional HIV/STD Manager and First Line Supervisor, may perform other duties as assigned, which may include: Dictation and transcription, administrative assistance for the program as requested, ordering supplies, may be required to work flexible hours to respond to a public health emergency (ie: disease outbreak), perform monthly switchboard duties as scheduled. Participates in various program and regional trainings, events, special work groups, etc.

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

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