PHMC
STD Information Specialist
PHMC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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General Description:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) through its STD Control program located within the Division of Disease Control works to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Philadelphia, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. The program provides walk in testing and treatment for STIs, works to control the spread of STIs by offering confidential services, including referral, testing, and treatment to the sex partners of people with an STI, provides education, urine-based screening, and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia in all Philadelphia public high schools, provides advice and consultation to doctors, nurses, and other community partners about the diagnosis and treatment of STIs, and provides free condoms.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is seeking a full-time employee to assist the PDPH STD Control Program with phone interviews for patients recently diagnosed with Gonorrhea. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a robust large urban health department. This is not remote work. As of July 15th, 2024, all City and City-embedded are expected to work in-office or in the field five days per week; this individual will be working on and offsite as needed.
The STD Information Specialist will conduct interviews using standardized telephone scripts to enhance standard program surveillance. They will assist with treatment verification via medical providers for individuals diagnosed with Gonorrhea. Other duties include conducting data entry and database searches to obtain current contact information for patients. While most of the job is conducted via telephone, some travel to medical providers may be required. The candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a group.
This is a grant-funded position; continuation of the position is contingent upon sustained funding
Organizational Structure/Supervision:
This position will report to designated supervisory and management staff, which may include federal, state, city, and/or contract staff. Programmatic direction and administrative oversight for all staff within the program is provided by the STD Control Manager. The STD Control Program receives direction from the Division of Disease Control, PDPH.
Responsibilities:
Complete STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) enhanced interviews with patients diagnosed with gonorrhea
Obtain access to various electronic health records to complete treatment verification for some patients diagnosed with gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Work with the Public Health Lab and various health providers to retrieve lab results and complete other grant deliverables.
Complete data entry to the STD Control Information Database.
Assist in daily surveillance activities.
Assist with data entry during high school screening.
Attend training courses to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Ability to perform all specified duties and tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Willingness and flexibility in accepting direction.
Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule.
Experience:
Demonstrated enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, public health environment.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and address sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
Education:
High School Diploma or better
Salary And Benefits:
Salary: $43,000
Comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation,
personal time, and a retirement plan.
Flexible hours
This position is full-time. The individual must be willing to work variable hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
General Description:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) through its STD Control program located within the Division of Disease Control works to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Philadelphia, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. The program provides walk in testing and treatment for STIs, works to control the spread of STIs by offering confidential services, including referral, testing, and treatment to the sex partners of people with an STI, provides education, urine-based screening, and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia in all Philadelphia public high schools, provides advice and consultation to doctors, nurses, and other community partners about the diagnosis and treatment of STIs, and provides free condoms.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is seeking a full-time employee to assist the PDPH STD Control Program with phone interviews for patients recently diagnosed with Gonorrhea. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a robust large urban health department. This is not remote work. As of July 15th, 2024, all City and City-embedded are expected to work in-office or in the field five days per week; this individual will be working on and offsite as needed.
The STD Information Specialist will conduct interviews using standardized telephone scripts to enhance standard program surveillance. They will assist with treatment verification via medical providers for individuals diagnosed with Gonorrhea. Other duties include conducting data entry and database searches to obtain current contact information for patients. While most of the job is conducted via telephone, some travel to medical providers may be required. The candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a group.
This is a grant-funded position; continuation of the position is contingent upon sustained funding
Organizational Structure/Supervision:
This position will report to designated supervisory and management staff, which may include federal, state, city, and/or contract staff. Programmatic direction and administrative oversight for all staff within the program is provided by the STD Control Manager. The STD Control Program receives direction from the Division of Disease Control, PDPH.
Responsibilities:
Complete STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) enhanced interviews with patients diagnosed with gonorrhea
Obtain access to various electronic health records to complete treatment verification for some patients diagnosed with gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Work with the Public Health Lab and various health providers to retrieve lab results and complete other grant deliverables.
Complete data entry to the STD Control Information Database.
Assist in daily surveillance activities.
Assist with data entry during high school screening.
Attend training courses to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Ability to perform all specified duties and tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Willingness and flexibility in accepting direction.
Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule.
Experience:
Demonstrated enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, public health environment.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and address sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
Education:
High School Diploma or better
Salary And Benefits:
Salary: $43,000
Comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation,
personal time, and a retirement plan.
Flexible hours
This position is full-time. The individual must be willing to work variable hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)