Disease Intervention Specialist - TB Clinic

Job Title : Disease Intervention Specialist - TB Clinic Overview We are recruiting for a Disease Intervention Specialist - TB Clinic to join our team. We are here for life\'s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department : DH TB CONTROL PROGRAM PAV L Job Summary Under minimal supervision, performs technical Public Health work in the detection and treatment of communicable diseases. Responsible for working with, testing and counseling persons exposed to, infected with, or having a positive test for communicable diseases in a variety of clinical, community, business, institutional, and home settings. Work also involves providing information about the disease and course of treatment, ensuring care plan adherence, providing appropriately prescribed treatment and/or prophylaxis, collecting and reporting medical, psychological and social information to physicians and nurses, health departments and laboratories, and facilitating the linkage of clients to appropriate staff for additional care and services as required. The Disease Intervention Specialist will be part of the Tuberculosis Clinic, one of the four clinics within the Public Health Institute at Denver Health. We are looking for someone with an understanding of social justice, health equity, and systemic barriers that marginalized communities face to join our team. The Public Health Institute at Denver Health (PHIDH) strives to understand and acknowledge systemic and structural barriers that perpetuate racial inequities in health outcomes. Phlebotomy certification and a Medical Assistant Training Program is strongly preferred. Essential Functions Field Work and Clinic Setting Testing: Triages, registers, tests, delivers test results and provides crisis counseling or brief therapy techniques, documented by completion of appropriate in-service training. Uses standard precautions for specimen acquisition and storage, including phlebotomy. Uses basic laboratory techniques necessary for the successful implementation and interpretation of clinical tests. Interpret test results according to current clinical standards and explain results to the patient accurately and appropriately for that individual, including conveying difficult information about serious and complex illnesses. Counseling, Education, and Follow-up: Possesses a working knowledge of diseases/conditions specific to the area and interventions related to them. Conducts pre- and post-test counseling to clients who present for testing. Assists patients to identify barriers to effective risk reduction and health promotion. Works with clients to identify modifiable behaviors and other issues impacting health and have ability to refer them to available resources to help with these issues. Facilitates client access and transition to follow-up services as indicated. Provides referrals for Denver residents to the Medicaid, CICP, DFAP, and Child Health Plan program enrollment staff. Participates in care coordination, extended to settings outside the clinic that require good professional working relationships with various community based organizations and agencies serving the same clientele. Accurately and clearly articulates to clients, health care staff, community members, organizations, and businesses basic public health principles and standard of care to protect public health and to prevent the spread of specific communicable diseases. Recognizes when assistance from other staff is needed for the implementation of treatment, interpretation of tests, and follow up care. Readily recognizes and reports problems or untoward events related to testing, medication and/or treatment. Documents patient encounters: Accurately and appropriately documents all patient encounters, including entry of required data into medical records and other tracking programs. Uses electronic resources and maintains databases to identify individuals requiring coordinated outreach and intervention from multidisciplinary teams. Collects, organizes and analyzes data to perform specific Public Health activities for communicable disease prevention. Articulates and presents findings and data through verbal, written and electronic communication. Adheres to agency rules and Denver Health values; supports the Denver Health Dozen. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors; treats individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect. Education Associate\'s degree required or high school diploma with 2 years of directly related experience in community or clinical health, in addition to experience requirements below Work Experience Three years relevant experience required. Working with patients or an equivalent combination of education and experience required Licenses Phlebotomy certification and a Medical Assistant Training Program is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bilingual/Spanish preferred Phlebotomy skills required within 6 months of start date Exceptional organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $51,000 - $69,000 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement and assistance Education and development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer and free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. 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