Title: Disease Research & Intervention Specialist - Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program

Location: Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA United States

Salary

$72,155.20 - $91,457.60 Annually

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Description:

Summary

Public Health-Seattle & King County is recruiting for one (1) full-time (1.0 FTE) Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Disease Research & Intervention Specialist (DRIS) to join the Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization Section. This position works with the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program (PHBPP) team, including epidemiologists, Public Health Nurses (PHN), DRIS, and program managers within the Investigation, Outreach, Response, and Education (IORE) Branch. Significant areas of responsibility for this position include tracking and monitoring perinatal hepatitis B cases, performing perinatal hepatitis B case management and pregnancy investigations, and partnering with healthcare providers to improve hepatitis B detection and care management. The incumbent will be responsible for data entry, data quality assurance, medical chart review, and other work to support program and case management duties. This position reports to the (PHBPP) Manager within the Prevention Division's Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization (CD-Imms) Section.

The DRIS should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent service to people from a broad range of cultures through the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. The position supports and advances Public Health values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective, and efficient application of resources, building a performance culture, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen, and respond to community members.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for one (1) year. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

Determine whether patients/cases meet criteria for enrollment in PHBPP program (conduct surveillance for hepatitis B in people of reproductive age).
Enroll pregnant people with hepatitis B in the PHBPP.
Provide reminder and recall notifications for timely hepatitis B post-exposure prophylaxis and post-vaccination blood testing for the parents of infants enrolled in the PHBPP.
Practice cultural humility and conduct interviews and investigations in a manner that is trauma-informed and equitable across racial, gender, and class lines. Seek out interpreter services and collaborate with community partners as needed.
Communicate with medical providers to perform care coordination, appointment verification checks, and review of medical records.
Enter hepatitis B disease surveillance and PHBPP data into required databases. Ensure completeness and quality of data fields, including reviewing multiple data sources and electronic medical records to fill in missing values.
Under the supervision of the PHBPP Manager, provide consultation, outreach, education, training, and public messaging about hepatitis B and PHBPP to healthcare professionals and community partners.
Collaborate with birth hospitals, obstetric and pediatric care providers, and other external partners to develop workflows and ensure data is reported and collected accurately and in a timely manner.
Inform and contribute to the development and maintenance of protocols and training manuals to ensure accuracy of data entry.
Provide feedback as needed for the maintenance of databases and data reports.
Participate in emergency response as required for all CD-Imms staff.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required:

Experience with data entry, collection, and management.

Experience with developing or contributing to program related materials such as protocols, training manuals, papers/articles and others.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and connect with people of diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Ability to navigate data systems independently and review case information across multiple systems.

Experience following protocols to complete tasks.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.

Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Personal or professional experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status) in a culturally competent manner and supporting anti-racist principles of equity and social justice

Proficient and professional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Problem-solving skills.

Valid BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Desired:

Experience working in a local or state public health setting.
Experience with case management and interview skills (with a case or patient).
Experience with community outreach particularly with diverse communities.
Experience and knowledge of infectious disease surveillance and immunization theory and strategy.
Understanding of hepatitis B disease etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Understanding of basic laboratory and medical terminology.
Experience with medical chart abstraction.
Experience navigating Electronic Medical Record systems.
Experience talking on the phone with healthcare providers and laboratories.
Ability to take initiative and offer recommendations to improve workflows and processes.
Bilingual in one of the most common non-English language groups in King County (such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese, Korean) and/or bicultural.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Resume - outlining your relevant experience

PLEASE NOTE: Phone interviews are anticipated to take place 12/30-12/31.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule for the full-time position (1.0 FTE) is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some scheduling flexibility. These positions are overtime eligible (FLSA non-exempt) if hours exceed 40 hours per week, however this is not expected. As of January 2025, on site in-office work will be expected at least one day per week.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.

Work Location:

This position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104

Union Membership

This position is represented by WSCCCE Local 21.

Contact

For questions about this position, please contact Sarah Dunkinson, sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what&#39;s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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