OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64950021

State of Florida•Riviera Beach, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating Electronic Reporting (ELR) cases and Electronic Faxes related to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. The role involves initiating field records for public and private reported cases of STDs, ensuring positive tests are entered into the system, and recording/evaluating positive laboratory results. The individual will communicate with various healthcare providers and laboratories to obtain essential client information, arrange medical evaluations and treatments, and ensure adherence to treatment and interview protocols. The position also involves analyzing cases, determining appropriate STD follow-up, and assigning cases for field investigation, as well as assisting in congenital and maternal surveillance analysis. Additionally, the role ensures notifiable STDs are reported according to Florida Statutes, distributes reporting and treatment information to providers, and conducts field investigations for STIs and Hepatitis, including partner services. Statistical narrative reports are created and performed as needed.

Requirements

Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Master of Public Health or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Public Health, Epidemiology or Medical Fields or Sciences preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in related fields; OR an associate’s degree in health or Natural Sciences, with at least three (3) years of experience in disease counselling, interviewing and in direct field work; OR a High School Degree, with at least five (5) years of experience in disease investigation, contact tracing, and in direct field work.
Daily in-office or field work required.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of standard precautions to prevent transmission of infections, as well as airborne isolation procedures.
Ability to conduct health investigations.
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and coordinate, and accomplish work priorities independently.
Ability to prepare records and reports.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of computers and basic software applications.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

Coordinating Electronic Reporting (ELR) cases and Electronic Faxes relating to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.
Initiating field records to follow up on public and private reported cases of STDs and ensure positive tests for diseases are entered into the system.
Recording and evaluating positive laboratory results and identifying client locating information.
Communicating with laboratories, public and private providers, hospitals, and other providers to obtain demographic, laboratory results, STD history, treatment, symptoms, and other clinical and locating information.
Arranging medical evaluations and treatments for clients.
Ensuring correct treatment and interview protocols are met.
Ensuring the presence of confirmatory tests or requesting them.
Searching various databases for verification and investigation of demographic and medical information.
Analyzing cases, determining the correct course of STD follow-up, and assigning cases promptly for field investigation.
Assisting in analyzing congenital and maternal surveillance.
Ensuring notifiable STDs are reported by healthcare providers and laboratories in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Mailing, emailing, and E-faxing updated reporting and treatment information to private providers and community organizations.
Communicating with providers, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care facilities to provide information on current reporting requirements for communicable diseases.
Conducting field investigation to provide partners services to individuals infected with or at risk of STIs and Hepatitis.
Responding to special requests and analysis of STD data.
Maintaining electronic files, laboratories, and specialized records for STD and further contact investigation or follow-up.
Creating and performing statistical narrative reports as needed.
Performing other duties as assigned.