ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you ready to make a difference in the community combating the spread of COVID-19?
You will be responsible for investigating and monitoring known or potential sources of suspected infections of COVID-19 or other diseases, determining original source, ensuring infection control, and assisting in the reduction of transmission. Join the team that is making a positive impact every day.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! Our Public Health staff live by our mission: to make healthy lives possible!
We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus towards health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff’s unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. We come together to reach our vision of creating a healthy, safe and thriving community.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Medical Technology, Health Sciences or health related field.
Combined education and experience qualifications
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An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience conducting health field investigations, community outreach, and/or case management may substitute for the education requirement on a year per year basis.
Our Preferred Candidate has
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Experience working with various socioeconomic groups.
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Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
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All employees, within one (1) month of hire, will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
Essential Job Tasks
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Performs investigations to determine disease origin method of contraction through contact with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
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Interviews patients to obtain epidemiological information and determine contacts; may include conducting home visits and refer patients to medical provider for diagnosis, treatment, and care.
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Maintains case documentation of patient and family encounters.
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Collects specimens, submits samples for laboratory testing, and conducts laboratory procedures and testing.
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Tracks and locates patients or contacts throughout Maricopa County who suffer from or were exposed to a communicable disease.
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Provides related information and education to clients, medical providers, community, and staff.
Typically successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.
