Intake Coordinator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 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.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:
Under direct supervision of the Intake Manager will be responsible for the receipt assessment verification and data entry of all incoming disease reports. This includes all required reportable diseases other disease reports electronic medical and lab records and addition the individual will determine the jurisdiction of cases and make referrals to out-of-jurisdiction (OOJ) using the transfer protocol. The Intake Coordinator will be expected to possess strong attention to detail collaborate effectively with team members and demonstrate the capability to conduct initial assessments and promptly respond to inquiries. Additionally the role necessitates strict adherence to established protocols and a comprehensive understanding of procedures and documentation standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Patient Coordination: Coordinates receipt assessment and distribution of cases reported by mail fax e-fax telephone and electronic lab reports (ELRs) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU). Also reviews and assesses disease reports and documents for appropriate processing data entry into various surveillance systems and electronic medical records database.
Collaboration: Determines the jurisdiction of cases. Collaborates with local and out-of-state health departments on referring non-Harris County jurisdiction reports including International jurisdictional (IJN) to other public health jurisdictions using the surveillance priority transfer protocol.
Documentation: Scans and documents all incoming medical records and laboratory reports about investigations encompassing but not limited to laboratory reports and medical records.
Reporting: Maintains and updates Excel spreadsheets daily offering weekly status reports. Conducts quality assurance for data entry into electronic medical records ensuring accurate and current case registry information. Additionally it ensures timely uploading of case reports to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience performing clerical office duties in a health care setting (hospital physician or dental office WIC clinic) documentation in and maintenance of confidential records utilization of medical and disease terminology frequent multi-tasking activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Experience working with electronic medical record software.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:

Understands the organizational mission.
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
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.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
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.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Uses sound judgment.
Self-motivated.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time grant-funded position.
Hours of Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Work Environment:

This position is based in an office environment where the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones scanners and filing cabinets is routine. The role is predominantly sedentary involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands associated with this job are minimal with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology Surveillance & Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas 77002

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

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