HD Public Health and Prevention Specialist II

Position Summary

Division: Clinical Services

Working Title: TB Prevention Specialist

Direct Supervisor: TB Program Manager

This position provides administrative and clinical support to the Tuberculosis (TB) Program to ensure efficient operations and delivery of high-quality client care.
Primary responsibilities include performing directly observed therapy (DOT) for clients with active TB and directly observed preventive therapy (DOPT) for high-risk individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI), under the direction of licensed TB personnel. In addition to field work, the position supports program operations through various clerical tasks, including data entry into multiple databases, managing referrals, answering phones, monitoring inventory, and completing departmental errands. This is a direct service role with limited independent decision-making. This position is grant funded through December 17, 2026. Continuation of employment beyond this date is not guaranteed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Job descriptions list the specific tasks to be accomplished by the position the employee is filling at WCCHD. The WCCHD Employee Responsibilities are a set of general expectations for employees about how they should work with each other and the public we serve. Each employee must sign and acknowledge that they have been informed, understand, and agree to abide by these expectations. Violation of these responsibilities may lead to implementation of WCCHD’s disciplinary procedures.

Analytical/Assessment

• Maintains weekly TB team client scheduling.
• Maintains medical records in accordance with state laws and program guidelines.
• Processes incoming referrals, including reviewing for completeness, scanning documents, and entering data into SharePoint and eCw.
• Runs errands and makes deliveries to internal departments or external facilities as needed.
• Monitors medical and office supply inventory and places orders as necessary.
• Prepares purchase orders (POs) and processes invoices.
• Packs and ships sputum samples and other program correspondence or materials.
• Responsible for data entry across multiple databases and spreadsheets.

Policy Development/Program Planning

• Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities to support a culture of continuous CI within the program and division.
• Attends TB program meetings, trainings, and planning sessions to remain informed about current policies and procedures.
• Provides frontline feedback to supervisors to support the development and revision of internal workflows, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Collects and enters program data into various databases to support performance tracking and reporting.
• Promotes and follows established public health standards to ensure program activities align with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Communication and Cultural Competency

• Provides basic TB-related health education to clients, families, and external healthcare providers.
• Under direction of TB Nurse Case Manager, communicates with clients to share instructions, test results, confirm appointments, and relay other relevant information.

Public Health Sciences

• Administers DOT for clients diagnosed with or suspected of having TB in Williamson County.
• Completes documentation of DOT and case visits, including entries in medical records, databases, reports, and forms.
• Oversee the SureAdhere VDOT platform, including reviewing videos, confirming dose completion with TB Nurse Case Managers, and updating treatment regimens.
• Handles and transports sputum specimens in accordance with safety and program guidelines.
• Observes and documents potential adverse medication effects and reports findings to TB Nurse Case Managers.
• Assists TB Nurse Case Managers with receiving, organizing, and packaging medications for distribution to clients.

Other

• May participate on a WCCHD committee or task force
• In the event of a public health emergency, employees may be called upon to support WCCHD’s response in ways that are outside the usual scope of their job responsibilities. This may involve working hours that are outside the employee’s usual work hours. Employees will not be required to perform duties that are outside of their competence or professional licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure, Certifications, Experience

• High School diploma required; some college preferred
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required
• 2 years of experience in healthcare-related position preferred
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred
• Previous database experience preferred
• CPR certified or willingness to obtain; current certification preferred
• N-95 mask fitted or willingness to be fitted required
• Valid Texas driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations required
• Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment skills assessment as part of the hiring process, prior to receiving a contingent offer
• Selected candidates in the Clinical Services Division, Environmental Health Division, and WIC Division, will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment-controlled substances screening test. The candidate must be tested and receive a negative result before starting to work
• All selected candidates are required to pass a background check as a condition of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

• Knowledge of public health essential services.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to see active TB clients- free of conditions that would hinder direct TB client services.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to adapt communication style and strategies to clients of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives, policies, and procedures that support a strategic plan.
• Ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple responsibilities, time management.
• Skill in staying organized, managing time effectively, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Skill in using a computer, including but not limited to Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and database applications.
• Skill in building and maintaining positive, professional public relations

Environmental Factors: Works mostly in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office. May work in various WCCHD offices around the county and in a variety of community locations; must have reliable transportation. Occasional work activities may be outdoors and, therefore, employee will be exposed to heat and cold. May have extensive contact with the public. May have contact with persons who may be infected with contagious diseases. Certain immunizations and/or TB skin test may be required. Tobacco/vapor-free workplace.

Direct Supervisor of: none

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Location and Hours: 355 Texas Ave., Round Rock, TX 78664. General hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. This position is subject to daily travel, with reimbursement. Position eligible for flexible schedule and/or telecommuting. While eligible for remote work, may be required to be onsite on planned remote days (i.e., required in-person meetings, on-site trainings, emergency response efforts). Work may require occasional early morning, evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours. Extended hours may be required in the event of a public health emergency.

Job Performance Evaluation: The employee will be evaluated at least annually, but more often if warranted.