Infection Prevention and Control Support Specialist

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Serves the department, organization, patients, and other customers by providing a wide range of data entry and infection prevention and control support for the department. Candidate must have exceptional computer skills and ability to manage a high volume of data with accuracy and confidentiality. Performs intermediate to complex clerical work for the department under minimal supervision which may include; general office functions, basic correspondence, filing, data entry, answering phone calls, managing appointments, creating reports, editing or proofing documents or outgoing communication. Assists IPC team with promoting infection prevention and control practices, including isolation and hand hygiene rounding, environmental rounding and chart surveillance.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Two (2) - five (5) years data entry and support experience
Accelerated computer skills- to include excel, power point, word; skilled with spreadsheets, database management and report writing
Basic software knowledge and programming skills
Well organized and detail oriented with a track record of follow through, completeness, and accuracy
Ability to manage high volume of data with high level of accuracy; must organize and maintain accurate records and files
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information
Ability to prioritize duties and projects; willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department
Excellent written skills to compose meeting minutes and routine letters; edit and proof business correspondence and reports

Nice To Haves

Healthcare setting

Responsibilities

General knowledge of data systems utilized by the IP&C Department (Theradoc, Sharepoint, State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System- SENDSS, National Healthcare Safety Network- NHSN, National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System-NREVSS, etc).
Reviews daily labs in Theradoc system and assigns potential hospital associated infections to the appropriate Infection Control Practitioner.
Reports notifiable diseases to the State of Georgia via state SENDSS database.
Utilizes HPF to review the History and Physical to acquire clinical data required by the state related to notifiable diseases.
Enters isolation monitoring round data into Sharepoint.
Responsible for coordination of department meetings- sending meeting requests, agenda, attendance, minute taking and required follow-up.
Evaluates isolation audit data on a monthly basis and follows up with units requiring corrective action plans as needed.
Performs data entry for tracking/trending purposes.
Enters data into organization variance system, when appropriate.
Handles sensitive information relating to patients, physicians or staff in a confidential manner.
Assesses needs and works closely with staff, management, and internal customers to prioritize requests.
Appropriately consults other staff for additional information when required.
Ensures that all data requests comply with department and hospital confidentiality requirements.
Evaluates and plans daily workload with adaptability to re-prioritize as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to learn new technologies and technical skills quickly and effectively.
Completes special projects or assignments assigned by the department managers or director.
Contributes to the success of the Department, Hospital and System by actively participating in activities that support accomplishment of department goals and objectives.
Participates in performance improvement activities by contributing suggestions, experience and expertise to promote efficiency and excellent outcomes.
Develops, reviews and updates standard work, department policies and procedures pertaining to individual duties and responsibilities to ensure department compliance with all state, regulatory and hospital requirements.
Contributes routinely to his/her own professional growth and that of the department.
Assists IPC team with promoting infection prevention and control practices, including isolation and hand hygiene rounding, environmental rounding and chart surveillance.