PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN Job at Anthony & Associates, Inc. dba AAI
PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Columbia, MS
AAI is actively recruiting a Public Health Technician to perform public health activities and programs in support of the Aerospace Medicine Program in a medical treatment facility (MTF). There are two major divisions within Public Health: Community Health Management and Force Health Management. Tasks include food safety and security; medical entomology; communicable, environmental, vector-borne, and zoonotic disease prevention and control, medical record reviews; community-related public health medical readiness activities (disaster team responsibilities); public health education and training, occupational health examinations, Preventive Health Assessments, Deployment Health Assessments; and Individual Medical Readiness (IMR).
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ESPONSIBILITIES
- Proficient in the standard use of office equipment, such as computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, telephone, and office automation systems.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, at a minimum) to prepare reports and other documents.
- Knowledge of general medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate activities such as appointments, meetings, and suspense timelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and speak the English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting skills to prepare and edit written and electronic correspondence and reports.
- Knowledgeable in the proper selection of personnel protective equipment (PPE).
- Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work may be sedentary at times; however, the Public Health Technician must be able to stand on their feet for long periods of time and to walk on a regular basis. Physical demands include walking, standing, sitting, bending, and carrying light items up to 35 pounds. Travel to other sections of the MTF or military base may be required. This includes areas near the base that may be the responsibility of the medical group.
- Performs epidemiological investigations, patient interviews, and health education/control measures. Monitors treatment/follow-up actions on infectious patients and their contacts as well as personnel exposed to blood and body fluids. Monitors rabies control program. Assists with investigations of disease outbreaks. Collects and compiles epidemiological data.
- Conducts food inspections IAW the regulatory requirements. Inspects foods, containers, and/or vehicles and reports results to department manager/food managers concerning safety and security of foods on receipt and in storage. Collects and ships food for laboratory analysis. Evaluates and complete inspection records.
- Conducts sanitation evaluations. Determines compliance with sanitary standards and reports discrepancies. Recommends inspection frequencies and schedules/conducts food/sanitation training.
- Assists with evaluating the risk of vector-borne disease transmission. Collects and identifies vector species. Educates forces and bases populations on the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.
- Performs 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.
- Maybe a member, record minutes or provide input to the Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group (OEHWG).
- Participates in the Deployment Medical Surveillance Program including, but not limited to scheduling, tracking, and reporting on pre/post-deployment requirements.
- Assists in scheduling and coordination of the deployment health assessments.
- Assists healthcare provider teams with interpretation and application of medical standards to determine medical qualifications for occupational duty, worldwide duty, mobility status, flying status, and special duty. Provides administrative management of the Medical Profile Program; assists with retraining, specialist duties, and waivers.
- Performs Preventive Health Assessments (PHA). Reviews fitness assessment surveys, retrieves required information from patient medical record reviews, and/or schedules patient visits to obtain the required information. Determines if patients need to be examined by a credentialed provider.
UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE DYDTEMD/PROCEDURED:
- Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA).
- Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) and/or MHS GENESIS.
- Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS) Web, as applicable by military departments.
- Electronic Surveillance System for Early Notification of Community-Based Epidemics (ESSENCE).
- Air Force, Army, or Navy Reportable Events Surveillance System.
- Air Force, Army, or Navy Safety Automated System.
- Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOERS).
- The Government will provide on-the-job training covering the protocols and policies for the requesting location within the first two weeks of the start date. After completion of the training, the individual will be required to independently function in this position and meet all performance expectations. Competency is at the sole discretion of the Government.
- The Government will provide appropriate PPE. This does not include a uniform or laboratory coat.
Requirements
- Education. An Associate Degree in nursing or other related educational programs such as allied, community health, or public health OR prior military training, and successful completion of Air Force, Army, or Navy Public Health Technical training.
- Experience. Personnel must have at least two years of experience in a related public/community health/nursing position OR four (4) years of prior military experience in a public health position.
- Knowledge in and understanding of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).
About AAI
AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous
improvement. AAI is a VA CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB), SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC, and Atlanta. Our website is https://aaionline.us/.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Robust Healthcare and Dental Insurance Options
- 401a plan
- 401k plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
AAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of
employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs,
national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected
by law. Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the
future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive
approval for a medical or religious exemption.
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