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Public Health Support Coordinator

• $45,953 - $61,581/ Year
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Conducts non-nursing related activities in the Clinical and Community Health Services (CCHS) program area of the Health Department.
• Responsible for completing communicable disease investigations utilizing the Michigan Disease Surveillance System, including client interviews and obtaining information from healthcare providers and laboratories.
• Assists with aspects of clinic operation such as exam room preparation, specimen packaging, and medication/supply inventory.
• Receives and responds to communication from the public and community partners about issues related to public health nursing.
• Collaborates with Berrien County court system to coordinate court ordered parolee drug testing program.
• Performs administrative support to public health programs and is responsible for acquiring and applying knowledge of departmental practices.
• Maintains files and records on behalf of designated program(s); oversees filing of records, data input, maintenance and quality, and assists program staff in preparation of a variety of records and reports.
• Assists with metrics by gathering, compiling, and analyzing data related to health programs/projects.
• Interprets data and statistics for use in planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Provides education to clients and/or community partners.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.
• It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, human and/or social service related field; OR
• Associate degree public health, healthcare, human, and/or social service related field and two years of experience working in a public health or healthcare setting.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout the course of employment, with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Duties will take place at both the Benton Harbor and Niles offices of the Health Department.
• May occasionally include home visits.
• In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong professional ethics, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology and basic infectious disease processes.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including the use of internet-based applications and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional customer service skills and an ability to build rapport with individuals quickly, particularly on the phone.
• The ability to find clarity in somewhat ambiguous situations and provide support to team members.
• Capable of transitioning between tasks quickly and adjusting priorities when faced with interruptions.
• Understanding of structural influences on health, including the intersections of race and health, education and health, and income and health.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with disease surveillance systems, public health nursing, and/or epidemiology.
• Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish.