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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide directly observe therapy (DOT) services to tuberculosis (TB) program patients. The position is critical to TB control to help ensure that patients complete treatment, reduce TB transmission in the community and prevent the development of drug resistance. This will include the use of video directly observed therapy (VDOT) as a treatment delivery modality, as well as other special programming as appropriate. This position will work closely with the nurse case manager (NCM) and program staff to provide screening, follow-up and patient referral as needed. This position provides a critical role in the prevention of the spread of TB by ensuring that medicines are taken as instructed and potential problems with compliance are identified and reported in a timely manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Monitor the VDOT platform to ensure proper medication adherence and compliance of assigned patients.
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Support in clinical operations to include sputum collection, vitals, and VDOT training.
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Prepare sputum collection and accurately maintains proper documentation in accordance with TB Program requirements.
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Immediately discusses with the NCM any issues related to treatment adherence, loss of ability to contact patient, or patient change of address.
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Conduct field visits and phone calls to deliver and supervise patient administration of TB medications according to clinician orders. Administer and read tuberculin skin tests (TST), and collect bacteriology.
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Completes DOT/VDOT reports/statistical summaries of patient compliance.
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Documents all necessary information in the medical record system and adverse affects of medications.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required
Experience:-
Six (6) months of experience performing clerical office duties in a healthcare setting (hospital, physician or dental office, health department, WIC clinic, etc.)
Licensure/Certifications:-
Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
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Capable of exercising independent judgment in planning and implementing daily activities
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Ability to administer and read tuberculin skin tests (TST), collect bacteriology.
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Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership-
Understands the organizational mission
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Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
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Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration-
Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
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Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
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Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation-
Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics-
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
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Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
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Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
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Uses sound judgment
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Self-motivated
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Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication-
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation
but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
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Full Time | Grant Funded\
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Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
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Other days and hours as necessary.
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Must be willing to work non-traditional work hours for special weekend testing events, evening mobile events, and ability to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment:-
This position operates in a standard office and clinic environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and some field environment with the community.
Physical Demands:-
This role requires to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 20 lbs and bending & standing for periods of time.
Work Location:-
5815 Antoine Dr. Houston, Texas 77091
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.