Epidemiology Specialist
Company: Compass Connections
Location: Baytown
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much
good for others around the world!Academic Req: Required Masters
degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology, health
policy, health promotion, or a related fieldCertifications: First
aid, CPR, Emergency behavior interventionWork experience: Required
At least 1 year of experience in the public health fieldCritical
Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:1.Meet and maintain all
federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to
this position.2. Work with Compass Connections Epidemiology
Directors to develop preparedness guidance as it relates to each
program.3. Submit routine reports on the status of national, state
and Compass Connections program public heath trending.4. Assist
Epidemiologist Director with site visits and assessments according
to schedule and document findings in coordination with
Epidemiologist Director for the assigned region.5. Assist in
training Compass Connections staff on contact tracing, outbreak
detection and mitigation, donning and doffing, identification of
PPE breaches, and cleaning and disinfection at all program sites.6.
Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in
keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and
procedures.7. Travel for training, in-services, or corporate
conferences/meetings.8. Address other job duties as assigned or for
unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and
fully functional program.Other Responsibilities:1. Maintain a
public health surveillance program for all Compass Connections
sites and conduct contact tracing when needed.2. Deliver public
health educational training programs to clients and staff.3.
Conduct epidemiological investigations of communicable and/or
high-consequence disease outbreaks, parasites, chronic illness
conditions, disease risk factors, or other adverse health
outcomes.4. Propose corrective action or interventions to prevent
or mitigate public health issues based on epidemiological
findings.5. Maintain detailed records, databases, and other
critical information systems.6. Interface with Public Health
Departments and federal partners.7. Conduct routine site
assessments to identify and mitigate public health gaps.8. Provide
timely updates and recommendations following chain of command
regarding public health issues at Compass Connections sites.9.
Conduct the reporting of notifiable conditions from Compass
Connections sites to the respective local health department.10.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of scientific literature regarding
public health and infection control.Requirements:1. Pass a
pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout
employment.2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon
request.3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background
checks.4. Demonstrate the ability to:a. Work collaboratively with
other staff members, service providers and professionals.b.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.c. Work
in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on the needs
of the program and service population, while maintaining emotional
control and professional composure at all times.d. Maintain
computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the
position.e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both
independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.5.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies
and procedures.6. Must provide current physical-medical release and
provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the
following:a. MMRb. Varicellac. Hep Bd. Hep Ae. Tetanusf. PPDg.
Meningococcal (preferred)7. Must be able to perform physical
activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending.8. Must
be able to work in a team environment.9. Must be able to maintain
professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and
non-verbal communication skills. Here at Compass Connections, we
are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic
workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your
work experience and education do not align perfectly with every
requirement for this job description. You may very well be the
perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission! Compass
Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations
produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such,
our company policy requires that all employees must receive an
annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a
medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of
employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing
proof. Compass Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy
of Compass Connections, not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status,
veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any
other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local
laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including
hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working
conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and
termination.English (United States)If you like to work with people
that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the
company for you!EEO StatementIt our policy to provide equal
employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless
of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration
status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or
veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression,
disability, genetic information or genetic predisposition or
carrier status, marital status, partnership status, victim of
domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions,
or other characteristics protected by applicable law.#LI-Health
Care Provider#LI-Associate#LI-Full-timeby Jobble
Keywords: Compass Connections, Baytown , Epidemiology Specialist, Other , Baytown, Texas
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