BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department OPH - Bureau of Infection Disease Job Summary Job Description Assists with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends for the Bureau of Infectious Disease (BID). Supports Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities conducted in assigned region. Completes disease case reports in assigned regions. Monitors parish health units and hospitals conducting surveillance activities via electronic reporting within assigned regions. Analyzes and interprets infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters. Conducts data entry in current surveillance systems, including REDCap, the statewide Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS), and any other databases used. Coordinates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance. Prepares and maintains confidential case records, collects, documents and verifies pertinent medical data from patients, physicians, and medical facilities. Participates in conducting infectious disease outbreak investigation.. Conducts interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having a reportable infectious disease. Serves as a resource to the general public and health care community by responding to routine requests for general disease information and provision of statistics. Provides and disseminates health education to communities-at-risk regarding infectious disease prevention and transmission. Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree. Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills. Great attention to detail and follow up. Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. DESIRED: Advanced degree. Minimum 1 year professional experience in disease intervention and prevention activities. Minimum 1 year professional experience with data analysis, data abstractions, or case reports/review. Minimum 1 year professional experience with federal, state and OPH agency policies. Relevant industry certifications. SALARY: 37-47k Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.