Public Health and Prevention Specialist I Job at Dept of State Health Services
Community Health Specialist
Performs responsible technical, clerical and program administrative duties as a team with the public health nurse to maintain clinic flow and function according to DSHS policy and procedures. Work involves planning, organizing, and performing a variety of administrative activities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Supervisor III and Team Leadership of the public health nurse with limits determined by established policies and procedures and is subject to review and approval through conferences with the supervisor. The exercise of a degree of individual initiative and planning is encouraged. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Assists with home visits and provides TB Direct Observation Therapy under nurse regional and TB program over site provided in the Standing Delegation Orders. Provide education to the community on various Title V Child and Maternal Health State or Federal performance measures targeted for data collection. Is or will have current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
Performs responsible technical, clerical and program administrative duties as a team with the public health nurse to maintain clinic flow and function according to DSHS policy and procedures. Work involves planning, organizing, and performing a variety of administrative activities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Supervisor III and Team Leadership of the public health nurse with limits determined by established policies and procedures and is subject to review and approval through conferences with the supervisor. The exercise of a degree of individual initiative and planning is encouraged. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Assists with home visits and provides TB Direct Observation Therapy under nurse regional and TB program over site provided in the Standing Delegation Orders. Provide education to the community on various Title V Child and Maternal Health State or Federal performance measures targeted for data collection. Is or will have current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
1) Performs clerical duties for comprehensive clinic, participates in fee for service eligibility screening and other eligibility screening as needed. Initiates the client record, including demographics and social economic data to fill out documentation as needed for chart files. Provides data input for Texas Wide Integrated Client Encounter System (TWICES) computer program for vaccine given. Utilizes PIOS to order and receive vaccine shipments. Completes lab forms and check for completeness, assist in preparation of blood/urine/other specimens (i.e., use of incubation or centrifuge; cold packaging) for shipment to appropriate lab, ship specimens, and files lab results in client record once nurse has reviewed. Processes all outgoing mail including lab specimens and picks up mail that is delivered to PO Box. (30%)
2) Performs various administrative functions and works as a team member with the public health nurse to provide clinic and community-based services. Functions as receptionist, answering phone to take messages, provides information, and schedules appointments. Prepares the monthly calendar with input from nurse, maintains accurate filing system, provides office staffing as the front-line representative of public health for the community. Utilizes eTravel travel reimbursement system for monthly travel vouchers. Also, utilizes the CAPPS human resource system for timekeeping and monthly certification. Assists nurse in preparing necessary materials for community education and staff in-services. Reviews lab slips for billing and client information accuracy prior to specimen shipment. (30%)
3) Assists with outreach functions for Title V Child and Maternal Health population-based services, including participation in community/stakeholder events (i.e. school health advisory committee, health fairs). Provides information regarding DSHS and other HHSC program services and maintains current knowledge of other local services within community to assist community. (20%)
4) Inventories stock levels, including regular vaccine inventory levels in partnership with the nurse, and orders clinic and office supplies, equipment, and educational materials. Reconciles and shortages/overages of inventory. Assist with the notification and the transfer of short-dated vaccine to eliminate vaccine waste, according to Immunization Program procedure. Assist with shelf rotation of medications according to expiration dates. Call Out: Will be called out after hours, including weekends and holidays, in response to temperature excursion notification from Sensaphone System on vaccine refrigerator and/or freezer vaccine storage units. Will follow vaccine contingency plan. (10%)
5) Performs other support services as assigned. May perform home visits on TB patients to monitor the Direct Observation Therapy treatment and record client contact with over site of the nurse and TB program under the TB program Standing Delegation Orders. Maybe called upon to respond to public health emergencies or events to actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Will participate as directed in an all-hazard response and has knowledge of Incident Command System. (10%)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
1) Performs clerical duties for comprehensive clinic, participates in fee for service eligibility screening and other eligibility screening as needed. Initiates the client record, including demographics and social economic data to fill out documentation as needed for chart files. Provides data input for Texas Wide Integrated Client Encounter System (TWICES) computer program for vaccine given. Utilizes PIOS to order and receive vaccine shipments. Completes lab forms and check for completeness, assist in preparation of blood/urine/other specimens (i.e., use of incubation or centrifuge; cold packaging) for shipment to appropriate lab, ship specimens, and files lab results in client record once nurse has reviewed. Processes all outgoing mail including lab specimens and picks up mail that is delivered to PO Box. (30%)
2) Performs various administrative functions and works as a team member with the public health nurse to provide clinic and community-based services. Functions as receptionist, answering phone to take messages, provides information, and schedules appointments. Prepares the monthly calendar with input from nurse, maintains accurate filing system, provides office staffing as the front-line representative of public health for the community. Utilizes eTravel travel reimbursement system for monthly travel vouchers. Also, utilizes the CAPPS human resource system for timekeeping and monthly certification. Assists nurse in preparing necessary materials for community education and staff in-services. Reviews lab slips for billing and client information accuracy prior to specimen shipment. (30%)
3) Assists with outreach functions for Title V Child and Maternal Health population-based services, including participation in community/stakeholder events (i.e. school health advisory committee, health fairs). Provides information regarding DSHS and other HHSC program services and maintains current knowledge of other local services within community to assist community. (20%)
4) Inventories stock levels, including regular vaccine inventory levels in partnership with the nurse, and orders clinic and office supplies, equipment, and educational materials. Reconciles and shortages/overages of inventory. Assist with the notification and the transfer of short-dated vaccine to eliminate vaccine waste, according to Immunization Program procedure. Assist with shelf rotation of medications according to expiration dates. Call Out: Will be called out after hours, including weekends and holidays, in response to temperature excursion notification from Sensaphone System on vaccine refrigerator and/or freezer vaccine storage units. Will follow vaccine contingency plan. (10%)
5) Performs other support services as assigned. May perform home visits on TB patients to monitor the Direct Observation Therapy treatment and record client contact with over site of the nurse and TB program under the TB program Standing Delegation Orders. Maybe called upon to respond to public health emergencies or events to actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Will participate as directed in an all-hazard response and has knowledge of Incident Command System. (10%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of needs, problems, and community environments of persons in various populations served.
Knowledge of state health programs, services and resources available to local community.
Knowledge of office management and accounting practices.
Knowledge of various types of office equipment and the use of that equipment.
Skill in assessing immunization records according to current immunization schedules.
Skill in using medical equipment, such as centrifuge or incubator.
Ability to work under limited supervision exercising sound judgment.
Ability to work with and learn various computer software and programs.
Ability to be work in a flexible manner in a business office or medical office busy work environment.
Ability to clearly understand, interpret, and adhere to policies and procedures of Department of State Health Services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel and coworkers.
Ability to work with and establish favorable rapport with diverse populations in the clinic and in the community including home or community visits.
Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality requirement.
Knowledge of needs, problems, and community environments of persons in various populations served.
Knowledge of state health programs, services and resources available to local community.
Knowledge of office management and accounting practices.
Knowledge of various types of office equipment and the use of that equipment.
Skill in assessing immunization records according to current immunization schedules.
Skill in using medical equipment, such as centrifuge or incubator.
Ability to work under limited supervision exercising sound judgment.
Ability to work with and learn various computer software and programs.
Ability to be work in a flexible manner in a business office or medical office busy work environment.
Ability to clearly understand, interpret, and adhere to policies and procedures of Department of State Health Services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel and coworkers.
Ability to work with and establish favorable rapport with diverse populations in the clinic and in the community including home or community visits.
Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality requirement.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must possess a Class C Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state.
Must possess or obtain CPR certification within first two weeks of employment.
Must possess a Class C Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state.
Must possess or obtain CPR certification within first two weeks of employment.
Initial Selection Criteria:
High School diploma or GED.
Experience in standard office procedures, equipment, and Microsoft Office.
High School diploma or GED.
Experience in standard office procedures, equipment, and Microsoft Office.
Additional Information:
DSHS is a Tobacco-free workplace. Employee must provide transportation. If an employee operates a personal or state motor vehicle in performance of their official duties, employee must possess a current valid Texas driver's license for the appropriate type vehicle. Employees/applicants are responsible for providing a copy of their driver’s license prior to beginning employment. May be required to work a flextime schedule, which would include weekends and holidays and to travel on short notice. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).
DSHS is a Tobacco-free workplace. Employee must provide transportation. If an employee operates a personal or state motor vehicle in performance of their official duties, employee must possess a current valid Texas driver's license for the appropriate type vehicle. Employees/applicants are responsible for providing a copy of their driver’s license prior to beginning employment. May be required to work a flextime schedule, which would include weekends and holidays and to travel on short notice. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).
MOS Code:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68S, HM, HS, 4E0X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68S, HM, HS, 4E0X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx
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