ASST EPIDEMIOLOGY

University of New Mexico Hospitals, United States

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Location: Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
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Job ID
15593532
Category
Administrative & Support Services
Department
Epidemiology
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Date posted
08/03/2021

Position Summary:In conjunction with department leadership plans and coordinates the daily administrative and operational activities of the Epidemiology department including data management, secretarial and clerical support. Supports the infection control program implementation, acts as internal and external administrative liaison, Supports program communication, surveillance reporting, training, data compilation including development, coordination and implementation of the Hand Hygiene program. In collaboration with Infection Preventionists, conduct and support staff education on surveillance, practice and support of infection prevention quality improvement efforts. Ensure adherence to hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.Accountability:

  • SUPPORT - Perform related administrative, secretarial, reception and clerical support functions including writing, editing, and typing correspondence, minutes, reports, handbooks and other materials and publications; order supplies and perform other purchasing support activities; facilitate meetings and special projects; perform scheduling activities

  • DATA - Collect and analyze data generating tables, statistics, computations, and reports; maintain resulting records, reports and information

  • COORDINATION – Develop and coordinate implementation of infection prevention recommendations and programs

  • TRAINING – Develop, coordinate and conduct education and support for Epidemiology programs based on infection control principles

  • PROJECTS - Plan and coordinate special projects, events and programs as required

  • MATERIALS - Assist in developing, preparing and implementing marketing and other materials such as brochures and posters for various programs and projects

  • INFORMATION - Furnish confidential information for audits, references, and other purposes to Public Health Department or others as needed and authorized

  • INFECTION CONTROL - Monitor infection control practices through direct observation, provide feedback and reports

  • LIAISON - Serve as a liaison between staff, faculty, students, other departments, and external constituencies on programatic, operational and administrative issues

  • POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Provide secretarial support for policy and procedure creations and updates; assist with implementing approved policies and procedures

  • PAYROLL - Prepare and submit time for payroll biweekly

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE - Work courteously and effectively in a calm, confident, and service-oriented manner with all patients, families, visitors, staff, and vendors

  • DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

    • Education Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree in related discipline

    • Experience Requirements:
  • 1 year directly related experience

    • Education Requirements - Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

    • Experience Requirements - Preferred:
  • 2 years directly related experience

    • Physical Demands Requirements:
  • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    • Testing Requirements:
  • Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

    • Working Conditions Requirements:
  • No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment

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