STD SURVEILLANCE CLERK/ OPS HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

STD SURVEILLANCE CLERK/ OPS HEALTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 64906007

This is a full-time, in-office position. This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

Duties and Responsibilities: The functions of the Health Services Representative (HSR) is to receive incoming reports of Sexual Transmitted Infections from health care providers and laboratories, to process the reports by entering health data into the Patient Reporting Surveillance Manager (STARS) Database and to interact with external health care providers and laboratories and obtain additional health information for case management purposes. This position reports to the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program Surveillance Supervisor. Works in the STD Program, HSR ensures all STD records are entered in a timely manner into STARS Database. In addition, files and reviews medical records and Field Records (FR) to verify patient history, diagnosis, treatment and other pertaining information to assist the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) and Supervisor. Interacts professionally with staff, health care providers and laboratory personnel to collect patient demographics and medical confidential information. Acts as liaison between the STD Program and other County Health Department Disease Control Programs to provide and elicit appropriate patient information and demographics updates. Serves a "back-up" for other HSR's in the STD Program. Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of HIPAA Knowledge of correct grammar usage Knowledge of general office procedures and practices Ability to prepare reports and correspondence Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities Ability to develop and implement office procedures Ability to follow instructions Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purpose. Experience working in the STD or HIV field. Able to work nights and weekends according to program needs. Willing to participate in STD community outreach. Intermediate level (or higher) computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the STD or HIV field. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited college or university. One (1) or more year's experience with case management, or public health. Bilingual fluent in English/Spanish

Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315