State of Florida · 1 week ago
OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64858557
Milton, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $23/hrThe Florida Department of Health is seeking an OPS Biological Scientist II to conduct disease surveillance and reporting, as well as case and outbreak investigations. This part-time position involves implementing control measures to mitigate disease transmission and engaging in community outreach efforts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducts notifiable disease surveillance, investigations, and reporting
Interviews patients by telephone, or when necessary, conducts field visits for interviews
Contacts physician offices, labs, hospitals, and clients in gathering information to complete a case report
Provides basic information on reporting to physician office or clinics when appropriate
Collects specimens in the field when necessary
Educates client, family members and contacts regarding reportable diseases, disease process and transmission and control measures
Establishes and maintains active contact with health care providers; exploring innovative methods to assure accurate and complete reporting for reportable diseases and conditions
Assist with reportable disease outbreaks/epidemics effectively utilizing County, Regional, State and CDC resources
Codes and certifies Employee Activity Records
Attends staff meetings, in service education programs and conferences
Completes mandatory trainings
Completes program specific reports with follow-up to supervisor
Conducts community outreach and promotion as directed by supervisor
Performs other duties as required
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, correct grammar usage and basic arithmetic
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence, follow instructions and review data for accuracy and completeness
Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Benefits
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
And more!
Company
State of Florida
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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