DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF
ARIZONA’S CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE
THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA. WE STRIVE TO
SET THE STANDARD FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH DIRECT CARE, SCIENCE,
PUBLIC POLICY, AND LEADERSHIP. ADHS PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES,
FLEXIBLE HOURS. WE HAVE POSITIONS THAT CAN FIT ANY STAGE IN YOUR CAREER; FROM
ENTRY TO SENIOR LEVEL. WE OFFER A ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING THE ADHS
STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHERE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES CAN RECEIVE UP TO
$300.00 PER MONTH FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STUDENT LOANS. COME CHECK US OUT AND SEE
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ALL ARIZONANS.
HEPATITIS C INTERN
Job Location:
ADDRESS: 150 N 18TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85007 (REMOTE)
Posting Details:
SALARY: $15.40 - $24.20 PER HOUR (DOE)
GRADE: 4
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and
wants to develop beyond the classroom!
At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the
community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and
creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to
their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility
and providing accommodations for employees.
You would be a great fit if you have excelled in infectious disease-related
courses while working towards a degree in Public Health, Informatics, Population
Health, Global Health, Health Science, Health Education, and any other related
majors, or if you can demonstrate an innate curiosity and passion for public
health work.
Job Duties:
In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of projects on perinatal
hepatitis C and general hepatitis C surveillance and prevention. You will have
an opportunity to analyze hepatitis C test results and a previously conducted
survey on provider knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and conduct a literature
review. You will also update a service directory for patients seeking care for
hepatitis C treatment and participate in community outreach opportunities with
our Hep C Elimination Advisory Coalition, Hep Free AZ.
You will also have the opportunity to abstract medical records for perinatally
exposed hepatitis C infants and develop a flowchart for reaching out to
pediatricians in these instances.
You will be coached and mentored by the Hepatitis C Epidemiology Program
Manager, Patient Navigators/Investigators, Epidemiologist, and/or others on the
team by collaborating with them on group projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
● Strong verbal and communication skills.
● Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Google Sites, Forms, Docs, Sheets,
Slides, and Drive.
● Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Time management, organization, planning and problem solving skills.
● Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential technical challenges.
Selective Preference(s):
● Working towards a graduate degree and strong desire to develop beyond the
classroom.
● Tech savvy, creative, curious, persistent!
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to
retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the
assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s
license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any
driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential
function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements
apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
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All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete
the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
● Importance of community partnerships in disease elimination efforts.
● Build skills in coding to understand real-world public health scenarios.
● Understanding of the importance of reaching out to providers to enact change
for each patient in the case of a disease exposure.
● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign
language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing
steven.santiago@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow
sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify
Employment Eligibility Verification.