Communicable Disease Investigator and Health Educator - (261001-50025890)
Purpose of Position: To perform case investigation, surveillance, and follow up with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) via the Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiologic Network (MAVEN) for our contracted towns. To provide community educational presentations and exercise programs upon request.
: Performs all tasks related to case investigation for the VNA contracted Towns via MAVEN Participates in all local and state level meetings/trainings to stay apprised of updated guidance Communicates the status of disease patterns and trends to local community partners Develops and presents educational presentations on various health topics upon request Leads community programs upon request Supports the Department with administrative duties as needed Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. All other duties assigned
: Bachelor’s degree recommended, Public Health or related major is ideal Excellent oral and written communications skills a must Experience in customer service a plus Must be a critical thinker and be able to handle confidential information with discretion Excellent computer knowledge
Schedule Details: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Occasional Weekends & Holidays
: Visiting Nurse Association
: South Dennis
Department: VNA-Public Health & Wellness
Annual/Hourly: Unassigned
Hiring Pay Range: $0 - $0
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 550 physicians, nearly 5,000 employees and 500 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
