Health Care Analyst - TB- Grant

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Government seeks a Health Care Analyst - TB to support disease investigations, data collection, and specimen logistics. The role involves field activities and collaboration with nursing staff to safeguard public health.

This grant-funded position runs through the grant period and is contingent on funding. Prior experience in infectious diseases and HIPAA compliance is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in communicable and chronic diseases.
• Preferred vocational nursing license or equivalent certification and CPR license.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering verbal, written, and web-based infectious disease reports for investigations.
• Coordinate specimen collection, handling, and shipping for investigations.
• Maintain records, filing and referrals of cases.
• Assist nursing staff and Health Care Authority in field investigations.
• Help plan and coordinate health care services to support community/public health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Documentation

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA knowledge

Medical records handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational nursing license or equivalent certification

CPR license

Job description

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates to fill the position of Health Care Analyst - TB. A Health Care Analyst- TB is responsible for, but not limited to, investigations by identifying and evaluating individuals who may have been exposed to TB, collecting blood specimens for testing, and maintaining accurate records of contact investigation cases. Work is performed under the direction of a nurse manager.

This position is grant-funded on an annually renewing grant, which is currently funded through November 31st, 2027. The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funds and will be eliminated when funding is exhausted or no longer available. Continued employment is also contingent upon ongoing grant funding and will end if funding is discontinued or exhausted.

Primary Functions

• Assists in taking accurate and thorough verbal, written, and web-based infectious disease reports and in gathering appropriate data pertaining to disease investigations.
• Helps with the administration of prophylactic medications. Coordinates specimen collection, handling, and shipping for investigations.
• Maintains appropriate records/documents, filing and referrals of cases.
• Assists nursing staff and Health Care Authority as necessary in field investigations consisting of home/hospital visits, routine monitoring, and disease surveillance issues.
• Helps with the planning and coordinating of health care services as needed to ensure and maintain community/public health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Must have a level of education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Must have at least three (3) years of directly related experience in communicable and chronic diseases.
• Prefer a current vocational nursing license or equivalent type certification and CPR license.
• Knowledge in HIPAA compliance, laws, and regulations is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.