Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare or health sciences-related field.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire.
• Basic knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, microbiology, and modes of transmission.
• Introductory understanding of CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Basic knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions and PPE use.
• Basic understanding of sterilization, disinfection, and environmental hygiene practices.
• Basic knowledge of common computer systems and EMR navigation.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and digital forms.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and accurately documenting infection prevention data.
• Skill in delivering basic infection prevention education to staff and learners.
• Foundational communication skills for interacting with staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to learn and integrate new software, digital workflows, and infection prevention technologies.
• Ability to follow established procedures and apply infection prevention standards consistently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and thorough documentation.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly unit rounding in inpatient and ancillary areas to assess infection prevention practices.
• Perform ongoing infection control surveillance to identify early or suspected outbreaks.
• Collect and analyze infection prevention data and prepare routine surveillance reports.
• Review microbiology and virology reports to identify potential healthcare-associated infections.
• Review patient charts and apply NHSN definitions to accurately report healthcare-associated infections in electronic systems.
• Report communicable diseases to public health authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct weekly environmental rounding to identify risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist with construction plan reviews and complete Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs).
• Provide basic infection prevention guidance to staff, patients, and families on safe practices.
• Advise clinical teams on isolation requirements and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Deliver mandatory education, new employee orientation, and in-service training on infection prevention topics.
• Assist with reviewing and updating infection prevention policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements for infection prevention activities.
• Support readiness efforts for accreditation and regulatory surveys, including Joint Commission and Department of Health surveys.
• Participate as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical plan
• Dental plan