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Company Name : CDC Foundation ( Contract)
Location : Austin, TX
Position : Case Investigator
Job Description : Interviewing & Data Collection:
Calls newly diagnosed cases and collects data on symptoms, exposures, and persons with whom they have been in contact while infectious.
Communicates with contacts in a professional and empathic manner, assuring them of the confidentiality of the information collected and explaining how the contact information will be utilized.
Collects and records information into statewide database and assures accuracy of data.
Health Education:
Provides cases with approved information about state isolation procedures and monitors compliance with isolation.
Alerts Epidemiologists if the case is associated with a congregate or other high risk setting that requires additional public health investigation or intervention.
Following established procedures and/or script, incumbent will provide the ill individual with resources available for further information or support as needed.
Data Entry & Maintenance:
Utilizes established database(s) to identify newly diagnosed patients.
Inputs data collected (i.e. symptoms, contacts, etc.) into database and assures database is kept up to date.
Provides data from Case Investigation efforts to Epidemiologists and/or Health Educators, as necessary.
Performs functions of position independently and within established procedures and guidelines. Seeks supervisory guidance for non-routine or complex matters.
Perform other related duties as required.
Understanding of medical terminology and principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, potentially infectious interactions, symptoms of disease, pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic infection.
Basic skills of crisis counseling, and the ability to confidentially refer persons for further care if needed.
Knowledge of public health practices, communicable diseases, disease control, and epidemiologic methods.
Ability to manage, compile, analyze, and present data.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
Ability to work with a variety of computer software packages.
An understanding of patient confidentiality, including the ability to conduct interviews without violating confidentiality (e.g., to those who might overhear their conversations).
Excellent and sensitive interpersonal, cultural sensitivity, and interviewing skills such that they can build and maintain trust with interviewees; ability to maintain confidentiality; judgement as to when to refer cases to other resources if needed.
Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) – preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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