Medical Assistant - TB Diseases Investigator
Medical Assistant - TB Diseases Investigator
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/11/25Application Deadline
04/17/25Pay Range
Hiring Pay Range: $21.75 $27.88 hourlyFull Range: $21.75 $34.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
The TB Contact Investigation Medical Assistant analyzes medical history and interviews assigned TB cases to determine and assign evaluation priority to exposed contacts; locates suspect cases and/or case contacts and arranges/coordinates for their medical examination and treatment; provides health education on exposure prevention and screening.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a datadriven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Bachelors degree in Health Promotion Public Health Medical Technology Health Sciences or a healthrelated field
A combination of related experience and/or postsecondary education may substitute for theBachelors Degree requirement on a yearforyear basis (no substitute accepted for the MA Certificate)
We Also Value
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program
Bilingual Spanish/English skills
Experience performing venipuncture and administering injections or vaccines
Experience using electronic medical records
Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department of state health services agency
Experience working with the public conducting healthrelated field investigations for communicable diseases
Experience working with TB or epidemiological data related to TB
Job Contributions
Conducts case investigations with utmost regard to confidentiality by researching identifying locating and contacting individuals in Maricopa County who are infected or may have been exposed to TB and refer those individuals for diagnosis and treatment to reduce the spread of the disease
Collaborates with clinic nurses and other clinical teams to analyze medical history of cases to appropriately plan investigation efforts maintain caseload and prioritize outreach strategies
Interviews patient cases to elicit contacts and obtain epidemiological information such as risk factors and previous disease status
Conducts assessments of active TB cases environments (such as home workplace church jail etc. to determine air flow proximity to others time spent with others etc.
Participates in teaching and educating patients and families about communicable diseases and program processes
Collects specimens such as blood sputum urine etc. from patients receiving care from one or more of the clinical programs of the division
Enters data contacts medical providers produces data reports and educates patients and providers regarding disease interventions
Maintains accurate and current patient medical records spreadsheets and data
Maintains professional outreach processes for common community partners (i.e. Hospital Jails shelters churches workplaces and schools)
Working Conditions
Work will vary between a clinical setting and home visits in diverse communities
Work performed in a clinical environment involves extended periods of standing walking reaching and crouching with potential exposure to biohazard materials such as bodily specimens (e.g. blood urine oral fluid) loud noises noxious odors unsanitary conditions chemicals electricity moving mechanical parts fumes odors dust mists gases poor ventilation varying weather conditions and other related conditions and situations
Ability to lift carry push and pull 20 lbs
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Must maintain the ability to use and have a personal vehicle available throughout employment to drive to various locations within Maricopa County in all weather conditions
Must complete the OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and Defensive Driving training within three months of hire
Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccinepreventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
