Syphilis Reactor Desk

State of Oklahoma

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Syphilis Reactor Desk is responsible for the processing of syphilis results reported to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). This involves reviewing laboratory reports for completeness, communicating with healthcare providers and monitoring syphilis for possible new infections, reinfection, treatment failure, adequate treatment, or record closure. Resolve issues related to data quality, quality assurance, and evaluation of syphilis.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technical clerical office work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in processing electronic applications is required.
• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and business English; of business mathematics; of modern office methods and procedures; of the maintenance of complex records; and of the major policies and procedures governing assigned programs.
• Ability is required to maintain effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential work; to interpret and handle routine matters in accordance with agency policy; and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be capable of communicating corrective action for program adherence with outside partners in a professional manner to maintain business relationships and improve effectiveness of application processes.

Responsibilities

• Initiates syphilis cases for field investigations for the entire state of Oklahoma.
• Conduct provider and/or laboratory follow-up on information that is missing, incomplete or inaccurate.
• Conduct provider follow-up on persons of childbearing age to determine pregnancy status.
• Process laboratory results via Oklahoma’s surveillance system as well as routinely received electronic syphilis results (i.e. CPL, RML, etc.)
• Assist with resolving issues found during syphilis quality assurance (QA) processes.
• Trains other staff on syphilis data entry and follow-up.
• Develops and maintains confidential and complex files.
• Interprets and advice on internal and external customers on departmental or program rules, regulations, and laws.
• Serve as a backup in initiating syphilis cases for interstate notification.
• Assist the STI Reactor desk with QA as needed.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed