TB Community Outreach Specialist (Field & Office)

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County PA is seeking an TB Community Outreach Worker to perform field home visits and essential office duties in the Tuberculosis Control Program. You will observe medication ingestion, collect specimens, and update case records, coordinating with the Public Health Nurse Supervisor and TB Program Manager.

County-wide travel is required; bilingual skills are preferred. The role is essential and may require occasional evenings or weekends to meet program needs and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent inter-personal, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to observe TB medication ingestion and assess patient status.
• Report changes in health status to the Public Health Nurse Case Manager.
• Collect, package and ship patient specimens as required.
• Assist with correspondence to patients and providers; maintain program data and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Travel willingness

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Montgomery County PA is seeking an TB Community Outreach Worker to perform field home visits and essential office duties in the Tuberculosis Control Program. You will observe medication ingestion, collect specimens, and update case records, coordinating with the Public Health Nurse Supervisor and TB Program Manager.

County-wide travel is required; bilingual skills are preferred. The role is essential and may require occasional evenings or weekends to meet program needs and reporting deadlines.