Infectious Disease Specialist

INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST

Department: Health – Clinical Services & Case Management
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification/Level: B5
Date Last Reviewed: 08/2022

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 may include fieldwork and is engaged in public health duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Administers public health testing, conducts phlebotomy and immunizations, and engages in specimen collection, preparation and shipment of blood, stool, sputum, urine, oral swab, and other bodily exudate per the Health Commissioners standing orders, including TB skin testing, Rapid HIV testing, fecal collection for parasites, STDs, lead poisoning, and nutritional screenings as directed.
• Conducts case investigations and contact tracing for patients diagnosed with reportable communicable diseases.
• Interview and counsel individuals regarding risk, movement restrictions, and provides guidance on preventing disease spread.
• Collects epidemiological information, inquires about activities and contacts, and records all information into prescribed electronic databases for reporting and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use, including scanning, indexing health records, data entry into CHIRP immunization registry, and 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.
• Provides immunizations and other related services per the Health Commissioners standing orders.
• Educates clients regarding communicable disease risk reduction.
• Practices infection control measures.
• Cross‑trained in other Divisions to assist when directed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or Certification Program of comparable length in Medical Assisting preferred.
• At least one‑year Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• Strong medical assisting skills including phlebotomy, immunizations, vital signs/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.

Hours

8:00 am – 4:30 pm and as needed, 37.5 hours per week

Information

Immediate Supervisor: Clinical Services and Case Management Director
Working Conditions: field and office, lifting up to 40 lbs, exposure to temperature extremes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.