Administrative Assistant - Epidemiology - Health & Human Services

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities:

• Manages specific departmental budgets from a planning, purchasing, accounts receivable and accounts payable perspective.
• Handles office tasks such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up meetings and reordering supplies.
• Screens phone calls and routes callers to the appropriate party.
• Uses computers to generate reports, creates presentations and conducts research.
• Enters data into case management systems such as National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) and EzEpi to adhere to state law and Texas Health and Safety Code that requires notifiable diseases be reported to the local health department. Communicates with state agencies regarding database concerns, updates procedural changes and attend trainings on NEDSS.
• Creates, organizes and maintains active program files.
• Communicates with County partners, such as home health agencies, nursing homes, hospitals and physicians to collect and verify complete data.
• Works with individuals and agencies to collect information on functional and medical needs population to collect sensitive medical information and enters data into database. Conducts weekly download of State data regarding the functional needs population and reconciles the data with local information.
• Prepares and sends bulk correspondence to community partners as necessary.
• Performs daily run of electronic lab reports received via secure data network from the state health services; and assists with epidemiological investigations. Contacts medical providers to complete disease reporting information.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED. 2 years college or technical training in public health, business, biology, microbiology, or allied health preferred.
• Three years of clerical/data entry experience.
• Skilled in data entry to maintain multiple data sets. Excellent typing skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret policies and to implement procedures.

Starting Salary Range: $18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications

Closing Date: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.