Date: Jan 7, 2025
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us. Employee Benefits DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs. Functional Title: Surveillance Coordinator Job Title: Publ Hlth and Prevent Spcl III Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Region 8 Posting Number: 2019 Closing Date: 01/21/2025 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18 Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $4,666.67 Shift: Day Additional Shift Telework: Part-Time Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO Job Location Address: 7430 LOUIS PASTEUR DR Other Locations: MOS Codes 230X,43EX,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,60C,68S,68Z,HM,HS,MED,NAP11,SEI12 Brief Job Description Under the direction of the Epidemiology Manager, the Surveillance Coordinator receives and processes all incoming disease reports. Reviews and abstracts data from medical records and laboratory results. Utilizes statewide and regional reporting databases to determine patient history. Evaluates patient history, disease report information, and current Disease Investigation Guidelines to determine if epidemiological investigation is required. Enters investigation records into databases and determines investigation assignments as directed by Epidemiology Program procedures. Maintains and updates program policies and procedures. Provides support to epidemiological investigations. Conducts initial quality assurance analyses to ensure completeness and accuracy of program data. Work is performed under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. During public health emergencies, including pandemic responses such as COVID-19, all PHR 8 employees are expected to provide related public health or emergency response services. This may include response, recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities. This participation may require a change in shift, location and/or supervisor. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) SURVEILLANCE (40%): Receives reports of notifiable conditions and reviews for complete information required to conduct an epidemiological investigation. Reviews medical records to abstract relevant clinical history, testing results, and diagnosis of illness. Coordinates with healthcare providers/public health stakeholders to request supporting clinical information as needed. Interprets laboratory results and medical records and utilizes current disease investigation guidelines to determine whether public health follow up is required. Ensures timely assignment of investigations to other public health jurisdictions, PHR 8 programs, and PHR 8 Epidemiology team members. Enters relevant surveillance data into the Texas NEDSS Based System and regional databases. Maintains and updates program surveillance procedures. Ensures disease reporting and investigation records are maintained in compliance with DSHS record retention policies. OUTREACH (40%): Maintains and updates contact information for program stakeholders, including but not limited to local health departments, hospital infection preventionists, school nurses, government entities, and other healthcare providers and community members. Provides guidance and education to public health partners regarding public health reporting requirements. Provides accurate, timely and relevant information to partners and the general public when requested while maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality. May provide surge capacity for epidemiological investigations, conducting patient interviews and abstracting health data from medical records to identify relevant potential disease exposures and clinical outcomes. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (15%): Participates as a member of the Epidemiology Response Team (ERT) and may respond to an all-hazards event, large disease outbreak, or public health emergency in Region 8 or elsewhere in Texas. Participates in regional all-hazards response planning and the implementation of preparedness and response activities and exercises. Serves as the epidemiologist-on-call in rotation with other staff, responding to callers on the Region 8 24/7 response telephone line. OTHER DUTIES (5%): Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Safe operation of a state-owned, rental or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS policy. Must comply with the DSHS immunization policy. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)[List the key KSAs, grouped by type.] Knowledge Of Knowledge of principles and methods of epidemiology, biostatistics, and the epidemiology of infectious disease. Knowledge of state laws pertaining to disease reporting and the prevention and control of communicable disease. Knowledge of current social, economic and public health issues relevant to Public Health Region 8. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory tests. Knowledge of educational program development and implementation. Skill In Skill in conducting epidemiological investigations. Skill in word processing, database development and management, spreadsheet software, and graphics design software. Skill in using Geographic Information Systems software and statistical software packages. Skill in public speaking. Skill in writing and editing. Skill in mathematical and statistical computations. Ability To Ability to conduct investigations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan, develop and oversee disease surveillance programs. Ability to analyze situations and determine courses of action. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license, or equivalent license from another state Initial Screening Criteria Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public health or a related field. Experience in medical record abstraction and laboratory test interpretation is preferred. Experience may substitute for education. Additional Information N/A Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com. Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, And Work Eligibility...looking for an exciting entry-level opportunity that allows you the freedom to work from home, choose your own hours, and start building a business for passive income? No prior experience is necessaryjust a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a coachable mindset...
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