Public Health Technician

ERP International, LLC; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ERP International, LLC is seeking a Public Health Technician to support the Keesler Medical Group at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. The role includes epidemiological investigations, health education, and disease prevention within a military community.

Responsibilities cover inspections, sanitation evaluations, and coordination with clinics and deployment teams. A two-year public health or nursing background and BLS certification are required, with the ability to obtain a government security

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or related public health field.
• Two years of related medical/public health experience or four years of military public health experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs epidemiological investigations, patient interviews and health education/control measures; monitors rabies control program; assists with disease outbreak investigations.
• Conducts food inspections per regulatory requirements and handles samples for lab analysis.
• Performs sanitation evaluations and ensures compliance with sanitary standards.
• Coordinates with clinics and deployment managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Delivers preventive health education and health threat briefings; manages patient encounters in EMR.
• Manages front desk requirements and inquiries via in-person, phone, or virtual channels.

Education

Associate Degree in nursing or related public health

Job description

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Public Health Technician for a full-time position supporting the Keesler Medical Group at Keesler AFB, MS. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!

* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available!

* Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance!

* Matching 401K!

* Annual CME Stipend!

About ERP International, LLC:ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule: Duty Hours: Routine work schedules will range between 6am-6pm, Monday through Friday with an allotted 60-minute unpaid lunch break

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Performs epidemiological investigations, patient interviews and health education/control measures. Monitors rabies control program. Assists with investigations of disease outbreaks. Collects and compiles epidemiological data.
• Conducts food inspections IAW the regulatory requirements. Collects and ships food for laboratory analysis. Evaluates and completes inspection records.
• Conducts sanitation evaluations. Determines compliance with sanitary standards and reports discrepancies.
• Assists with evaluating risk of vectorborne disease transmission. Collects and identifies vector species. Educates forces and base populations on prevention and control of vectorborne diseases.
• Perform occupational health assessment and/or occupational illness investigations; conducts duty location surveys to identify health concerns; recommends corrective actions with program training and tracking of members.
• Performs Preventive Health Assessments (PHA). Reviews fitness assessment surveys, retrieves required information from patient medical record reviews and/or schedules patient visit to obtain required information. Determines if patients need to be examined by acredentialed provider.

Additional duties may include:

• Collects and compiles epidemiological data.
• Performs deployment medical clearance using force health protection and other area of responsibility requirements.
• Validates medical readiness requirements, pre-deployment health assessments, and ensures deployment specific immunizations and chemoprophylaxis are given.
• Coordinates with other clinics and/or unit deployment managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Delivers preventive health education and medical health threat briefings.
• Attends safety huddles and reports on any foreseen patient safety issues.
• Attends other relevant meetings when needed and public health required trainings.
• Completes any patient encounters using electronic medical record system. Monitors, tracks, and reports any open encounters.
• Manages front desk requirements and other in-person, phone, virtual, and messaging inquiries.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: An Associate Degree in nursing or other related educational program such as allied, community health, or public health OR prior military training

* Experience: Personnel must have at least two years' experience in a related Medical/public/community health/nursing position OR four (4) years of prior military experience in a public health position.

* Licensure: N/A

* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.