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Healthcare Specialist

Employer
Delta State University
Location
Mississippi, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jul 22, 2020

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Delta State University

Healthcare Specialist

Position Type: Staff

Department: Delta State University

Posting Number: 201201044

Full or Part Time: Other

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis: Other

Responsibilities:
The Healthcare Specialist is responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of the university's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This person will consult with employees and students who are ill, and will provide medical advice to them regarding the best course of action for their situation. The Healthcare Specialist will serve as safety coordinator and patient advocate, providing education and services for multi-faceted aspects of COVID-19, including testing, results notification, quarantine, isolation, contact tracing, cleaning procedures, and community resources. This person will also work closely with medical staff from Bolivar Medical Center (BMC), as part of the university's partnership with BMC.

This position will be responsible for conducting COVID-19 surveillance and epidemiological investigations in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. The Healthcare Specialist will collaborate on strategy with other departments (contact tracing, data management, planning, and logistics protocols) and work with the COVID-19 Response Coordinator to implement strong protocol management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Investigate and follow-up on COVID-19 cases, mostly by phone (although some face to face contact may be necessary) by interviewing infected individuals to determine the likely source of illness, close contacts, and the potential for outbreak.
  • Follow supervisory guidance to identify public health needs and develop a public health action plan for exposed persons to prevent and/or reduce the spread of disease.
  • Perform various tasks, including investigation, counseling, and education. Investigation requires follow-up with the patient to obtain required disease surveillance data.
  • Educate and counsel patients, family members, close contacts, and partners on disease information, transmission, testing, and prevention methods.
  • Refer patients and their contacts to seek follow-up treatment, case management, and other social services, as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with management team, safety and health staff, and public health partners as necessary.
  • Independently prioritize tasks for multiple concurrent projects, track the progress and status of tasks in detail, and provide status updates on short notice.
  • Participate in coordinated response activities during public health emergencies.
  • Develop protocols for isolation and quarantine areas utilizing best practices provided by the CDC and Mississippi Department of Health.
  • Maintain current knowledge of evolving COVID-19 best practices and monitor regional and national epidemiological data, standard health indicators, and disaster patterns for analysis and early detection of trends, disease outbreaks, and/or epidemics.
  • Help assess exposure risk and implement control measures.
  • Develop and lead workshops and trainings, which can be delivered virtually or in person, to the campus community related to COVID-19 policies and procedures and with an emphasis on the importance of safe behavior.
  • Strengthen emergency health preparedness and response, particularly in the implementation of strategies through the development of detailed programs and plans.
  • Advise the University's emergency response plan to address changes in prevalence of the virus on campus and organize and implement appropriate assessments and responses.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


    Qualifications:
    • RN license in Mississippi required.
    • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences, or other health related field preferred.
    • Two years of relevant experience required.
    • Experience in interpreting and implementing CDC and State guidelines.
    • Demonstrated background in public health and education.
    • Knowledge in the areas of community health centers, emergency preparedness, and/or basic data analysis preferred.

    Experience:

    • Experience in a public health setting and knowledge of and experience with best practices for implementing culturally responsive, trauma-informed community health protocols.


    Salary:
    OtherCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

    Minimum Qualifications:


    Preferred Qualifications:


    Special Instructions to Applicants:
    This position requires an individual that is self-directed, highly organized, flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented, and has the ability to manage information and data in a strictly confidential manner. Critical thinking and analytical skills as well as excellent customer service and the ability to establish trust quickly are an important aspect of this position. Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals and the ability to communicate strict adherence to public health orders is essential.


    Additional Information:


    Open Date: 07/21/2020

    Close Date:

    Open Until Filled: Yes

    To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here

    Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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