OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64950021

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 877679 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64950021 Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating Electronic Reporting (ELR) cases and Electronic Faxes related to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Initiates field records to follow up on public and private reported cases of STDs and ensures positive tests for diseases are entered into the system. Records and evaluates positive laboratory results and identifies client locating information. Communicates with laboratories, public and private providers, hospitals, and other providers to obtain demographic, laboratory results, STD history, treatment, symptoms, and other clinical and locating information; arranges medical evaluations and treatments for clients. Ensures correct treatment and interview protocols are met. Ensures presence of confirmatory test or requests one. Records search various databases for verification and investigation of demographic and medical information. Analyzes cases, determines correct course of STD follow‑up and assigns cases promptly for field investigation. Assists in analyzing congenital and maternal surveillance. Ensures notifiable STD’s are reported by healthcare providers and laboratories in accordance with Florida Statutes. Mails, emails, and E‑fax updates reporting and treatment information to private providers and community organizations as needed and upon request. Communicates with providers, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care facilities and/or provides information on current reporting requirements for communicable diseases. Conducts field investigation to provide partners with services to individuals infected with or at risk of STIs and Hepatitis. Responds to special requests and analyzes STD data. Maintains electronic files, laboratories and specialized records for STD and further contact investigation or follow up. Creates and performs statistical narrative reports as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of standard precautions to prevent transmission of infections, as well as airborne isolation procedures to prevent transmission. Ability to conduct health investigations. Ability to analyze data. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and coordinate, and accomplish work priorities independently. Ability to prepare records and reports. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of computers and basic software applications. Qualifications This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty includes working in special needs shelters or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man‑made or natural. Master of Public Health or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Epidemiology or Medical Fields or Sciences preferably with at least one (1) year of experience in related fields, or an associate’s degree in health or Natural Sciences, with at least three (3) years of experience in disease counselling, interviewing and in direct field work, or a high school degree, with at least five (5) years of experience in disease investigation, contact tracing, and in direct field work. This position requires daily in‑office or field work. Must have a valid driver’s license. Benefits State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Location: RIVIERA BEACH, FL, US, 33404 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida