Disease intervention specialist vs outreach specialist

Differences between disease intervention specialist and outreach specialist duties and responsibilities

Disease intervention specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage day-to-day evolving aspects of the HHS Zika virus response.
• Utilize NextGen and find information via NextGen EHR.
• Chart patient information on a daily basis into eClinicalWorks EHR.
• Assist in training and orienting others to the TB center and occasionally mentor new staff.
• Perform client-centered counseling and testing services utilizing CDC and ADHS standard testing and counseling protocols.
• Audit immunization health department records, day care facilities, and elementary, middle, and high schools.
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Outreach specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage low volume Medicare caseload when need.
• Manage incoming/outgoing referrals and some ICD-9 medical coding.
• Preform contact investigations on active TB clients.
• Conduct thorough, detail screenings of contacts through TB Mantoux test.
• Enter new clients into MedFORCE (EMR) and maintain electronic records.
• Complete all documentation in state EMR's to prepare client file for discharge.
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