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Amergis Community Public Health Worker (disease investigator) in Lakeport, California
The Communicable Disease Investigator/Contact Tracer isresponsible for investigating situations concerning individuals who have beenin contact with communicable diseases, such as COVID 19 which could result inpossible sources of infection. The workincludes locating patients diagnosed with a communicable disease and personswith whom they have had contact. Investigation procedures involve contacting various information sourcessuch as welfare agencies, neighbors, hospitals, work locations, restaurants andbars. The Communicable DiseaseInvestigator/Contact Tracer is primarily concerned with locating persons whoshould be examined for acute infection. General supervision is received from an administrative superior withleeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative incarrying out recommendations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Interviews patients to elicit information regarding theircontacts to positive patients and to determine possible personal and healthhistory related to transmitted diseases
Educates and counsels patients regarding transmitteddiseases and risk reduction
Locates persons who have been reported positive or who havebeen in contact with infected individuals; directs these individuals to submitnecessary laboratory specimens and such other necessary control measures
Induces persons who have been in contact with a communicabledisease to have medical examinations and laboratory testing as applicable
Provides information and education on communicable diseasesover the phone or in person
Conducts interviews with persons who test positive andassists them in informing their close contacts of their positive status
Conducts contact tracing and investigations to discoverunreported cases
Performs a variety of duties relating to the preparation ofreports, entering personal data on patient registers and preparingcorrespondence to send to patients who are in need of medical examination andtreatment
Maintains records on all delinquent and/or non-conformingpatients
Prepares individual narrative reports concerning workprocedures and certain patients
Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively andprofessionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural,socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations,lifestyles and physical abilities
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Medical experience, social work or public health experienceis preferred
Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray ifapplicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers,clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English languageis required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.