Disease Research and Intervention Specialist - Tuberculosis

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a TB clinic interviewer and public health staff member to support tuberculosis investigations and community outreach in Seattle. The role focuses on interviewing clients, collecting information, and coordinating care with partners across households, shelters, schools, and clinics.

Responsibilities include data entry, phlebotomy as needed, TB testing administration, and educating the public about TB infection.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communicable disease concepts.
• Experience interviewing about sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills that are culturally appropriate, respectful and non-judgmental.
• Ability to work with community organizations.
• Proficient in data entry and data management.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.
• Understanding of basic laboratory/medical terminology.
• Experience talking on the phone with healthcare providers/laboratories.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Interview and educate individuals with active TB to gather relevant information.
• Conduct TB testing, phlebotomy as needed, and ensure continuity of client care.
• Coordinate with private providers for client care continuity.
• Work across settings including households, shelters, schools, and other sites.
• Manage documentation and data entry for cases and contacts.
• Set up appointments for clients within and outside the TB Clinic.
• Coordinate interjurisdictional transfers of contacts for follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Communicate with supervisor, colleagues, and public in clear terms.
• Utilize Microsoft Office for reporting and coordination.

Skills

Communicable disease

Interviewing sensitive information

Excellent communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Phone communications

Driver's license

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm; occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Work Location

Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality of all records data and information as required by section, department or state regulation
• Conduct detailed interviews of individuals with active TB to gather relevant information to identify close contacts
• Interview, educate, test, and assist clients who are at risk for or have TB infection
• Work with private providers to ensure client care continuity
• Work in different settings including households, shelters, schools, businesses, and various other sites
• Provide direct transportation for clients/ families or transportation linkages (scheduling Hopelink when appropriate)
• Work in various Washington counties to support other local health jurisdiction tuberculosis efforts
• Assist in setting up appointments for clients internal and external to the TB Clinic
• Responsible for interjurisdictional transfers of contacts needing to be contacted for follow-up
• Documentation and data entry
• Perform phlebotomy for blood testing and administer TB skin tests, as appropriate
• Educate the public about TB infection
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum:

• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease
• Experience with interviewing about sensitive information
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills that are culturally appropriate, respectful and non-judgmental
• Demonstrated ability to work within community organizations
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and data management
• Detail oriented
• Understanding of basic laboratory and medical terminology
• Experience talking on the phone with healthcare providers and laboratories
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, healthcare providers, and the general public
• Comfort in working in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction; excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Washington State Driver’s License is required
• BLS CPR certification will be required to start work.

Desired:

• Experience working in a local or state public health setting
• Experience working with diverse communities on sensitive issues
• Experience supporting communicable disease investigations
• Experience conducting community outreach

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Who May Apply

Anyone that qualifies

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application
• Supplemental Questions
• Resume

Union Membership

Local 21