Infectious Disease Specialist

Allen County - IN • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Services and Case Management Director, the Infectious Disease Specialist provides clinical and administrative support to nursing and medical staff, performs epidemiologic surveillance, and assists with completing contact investigations for reportable communicable diseases. This position will not necessarily be a clinical position and is engaged in fieldwork as assigned. This position is Covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree or Certification Program of comparable length in Medical Assisting is preferred.
• At least one-year Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• Strong medical assisting skills including phlebotomy, immunizations, vital signs/body measurements, specimen collection/preparation and Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records and other job-related computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification upon employment as required for all public health staff.
• Ability to complete CPR and TB Skin Testing Certification upon hire.
• Ability to complete N95 Fit Testing upon hire.
• Valid Driver's License to operate a County owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Administers public health testing, conducts phlebotomy and immunizations, as well as engages in specimen collection, preparation and shipment of blood, stool, sputum, urine, oral swab, and other bodily exudate per the Health Commissioners standing orders.
• Conducts case investigations and contact tracing for patients who are diagnosed with reportable communicable diseases.
• Interviews and counsels individuals regarding risk, movement restrictions and gives guidance on preventing the spread of disease as directed.
• Collects epidemiological information on patients as directed, inquiries about activities, and contacts, and records all information into prescribed electronic databases for reporting and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use which includes scanning and indexing health records, data entry into CHIRP immunization registry, as well as the use of Excel spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Collaborates with various Divisions and Department staff on case management, reporting, and conducts home visits when necessary to find patients.
• Delivers medications to patients as needed at home, work, school or elsewhere as directed.
• Provides immunizations and other related services per the Health Commissioners standing orders.
• Educates clients regarding communicable disease risk reduction.
• Responsible for practicing infection control measures.
• Cross-trained in other Divisions to assist when directed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned including overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees