TB Health Services Rep (Bilingual Preferred)

Florida; Bartow (FL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking a Health Services Representative to support TB programs and related services across Polk and Hardee counties. The role requires travel, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work independently to manage day-to-day duties.

Applicants should be able to communicate with a diverse client base, including Spanish-speaking patients. The position emphasizes community health, outreach, and coordination of transportation and clinical

Qualifications

• Utilization of equipment required for the position.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to conduct health interviews.
• Ability to use computer, computer programs, and office machines.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to identify community resources.
• Ability to draw blood and take vital signs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsabilités

• Works detecting, controlling, and preventing communicable disease county wide.
• Travel within Polk/Hardee County to provide client services for TB patients.
• Perform screening and follow up on Refugee Clients, including notification, Labs, Data Entry.
• Serve a large percentage of Spanish speaking population; bilingual preferred.
• Conduct initial and follow up interviews, contact investigations, and patient education.
• Make home visits and manage ingestion of TB medications; monitor adherence.
• Collect data for program statistics and data entry.
• Coordinate scheduling for medical management and X-ray appointments.
• Assist with clerical duties and open clinic visits in HMS; provide translation and support.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens as needed.

Description du poste

Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking a Health Services Representative to support TB programs and related services across Polk and Hardee counties. The role requires travel, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work independently to manage day-to-day duties.

Applicants should be able to communicate with a diverse client base, including Spanish-speaking patients. The position emphasizes community health, outreach, and coordination of transportation and clinical