BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1

University of New Orleans; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans, operating through the OPH - Bureau of Infectious Disease, is seeking a BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1 to assist in disease surveillance and outbreak investigations. The role supports local epidemiologic activities and coordinates with healthcare providers to enhance surveillance.

Responsibilities include case reporting, data management in REDCap and IDRIS, and public health information dissemination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree required; associate with meaningful experience acceptable.
• Analytical skills and strong organizational abilities required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in disease surveillance or epidemiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveillance to detect cases and identify trends.
• Support Regional Epidemiologist on epidemiologic activities.
• Complete disease case reports in assigned regions.
• Monitor parish health units and hospitals via electronic reporting.
• Analyze and interpret surveillance data for trends and clusters.
• Coordinate with physicians to enhance surveillance.
• Prepare confidential case records and verify medical data.
• Participate in infectious disease outbreak investigations.
• Conduct interviews of diagnosed or suspected cases.
• Provide and disseminate health information to communities at risk.
• Provide health education on prevention and transmission.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Associates with 3 years experience or 6 years in lieu of degree

Tools

REDCap

IDRIS

Job description

BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1Skip to main content#BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1 page is loaded## BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1Applylocations: Lafayette, Latime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-002097Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.**Department**OPH - Bureau of Infection Disease## ## **Job Summary**## ## **Job Description*** Assists with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends for the Bureau of Infectious Disease (BID).* Supports Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities conducted in assigned region.* Completes disease case reports in assigned regions.* Monitors parish health units and hospitals conducting surveillance activities via electronic reporting within assigned regions.* Analyzes and interprets infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters.* Conducts data entry in current surveillance systems, including REDCap, the statewide Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS), and any other databases used.* Coordinates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance.* Prepares and maintains confidential case records, collects, documents and verifies pertinent medical data from patients, physicians, and medical facilities.* Participates in conducting infectious disease outbreak investigation..* Conducts interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having a reportable infectious disease.* Serves as a resource to the general public and health care community by responding to routine requests for general disease information and provision of statistics.* Provides and disseminates health education to communities-at-risk regarding infectious disease prevention and transmission.* Other tasks as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS** **REQUIRED:*** Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree.* Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.* Great attention to detail and follow up.* Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.**DESIRED:*** Advanced degree.* Minimum 1 year professional experience in disease intervention and prevention activities.* Minimum 1 year professional experience with data analysis, data abstractions, or case reports/review.* Minimum 1 year professional experience with federal, state and OPH agency policies.* Relevant industry certifications.SALARY: 37-47k**Required Attachments** Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.* Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;* Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;* Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.## Posting Close DateThis position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.