ACCOUNTANT - MPHI



4173220-328295 To Be Completed By Human ResourcesClassification ______________Salary Grade _______________Position Number___________________Classification _____________________Salary Code ______________________00 To Be Completed By Human ResourcesClassification ______________Salary Grade _______________Position Number___________________Classification _____________________Salary Code ______________________Michigan Public Health Institute Position DescriptionTitle:Public Health DetailerEmployee Name:TBDSupervisor:Chris FinchPurpose:The principal functions of this position is to coalesce, align, and strengthen collaboration between healthcare and public health in the prevention and control of HIV, STD’s, and Viral Hepatitis (VH) in Michigan. The positon serves as a recruiter and a consultant to clinical providers to optimize the healthcare integration of public health prevention practices and methods. The positon will conduct outreach and training of primary care providers to integrate public health principles and prevention initiatives in clinical practice. The ultimate goal is to improve clinicians’ prevention services, inform decision making around pertinent biomedical interventions and to continually enhance the quality of care delivery to at risk populations. Duties and Responsibilities:Define clear educational and behavioral goals and objectives adapted to healthcare practices and the patient populationPrepare pertinent educational material and tools for patients as well as for providers including relevant epidemiologic updates. Develop tailored strategies to assess patients’ experience and the willingness and capacity of clinical practices to provide priority public health services in a culturally competent and evidence based mannerResearch, identify, and recruit key provider practices in targeted geographical areas;Coordinate brief presentations to coincide with clinic schedules and leverage existing academic updates to highlight and repeat essential program messagesConduct interviews to evaluate clinicians baseline knowledge and motivations for current HIV/STD/VH screening and prescribing patternsEstablish collaborative relationships and target specific specialty physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants as well as their opinion leadersRemain updated on current clinical practice recommendationsGather and disseminate materials highlighting and substantiating the essential prevention messages and provide positive reinforcement of improved practices in follow-up visitsOther duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications/Requirements:Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s. Preferred Candidate will have a Bachelor’s of Nursing Experience: Preferred: Several years of Clinical Experience. Highly desirable: Experience in working with HIV/AIDS programs and experience and expert communicators. Important Skills and Characteristics: Commitment to health equity and serving the underserved populations in Michigan. This position requires considerable independent judgment. High level of initiative and accountability. Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to effectively communicate with diplomacy under challenging circumstances. Able to work well in team situations. Self- motivated, able to conceptualize changing health care systems, and effectively and efficiently implement new program direction. Complete work in timely manner, and handle multiple tasks at one time with minimal or no supervision.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with email/internet browser software. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 30% to 50% of the time and responding to phone inquiries. Standard office environment. Requires valid vehicle operator’s license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In- state and out-of-state travel for related meetings.RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:Not applicableIMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONSPerforms as a critical member of a team of professionals working to reduce transmission of HIV and to ensure access to and retention in care for persons in Michigan infected with HIV.REQUIRED COMMUNICATION: TBD“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Exempt” from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.”Signature_______________________________________Date_________________Employee SignatureSignature_______________________________________Date_________________Supervisor or Program Director ................
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