Government Operations Consultant II

Role Overview

• This position is responsible for conducting education and monitoring reporting of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening and providing specialized training and technical assistance to hospitals, birthing centers and primary care physicians (PCPs).
• Serve as lead to provide training and technical assistance to hospitals on requirements and recommendations for point-of-care cCMV screening.
• Analyze performance data to target technical assistance and training to underperforming hospitals.
• Training and technical assistance may include, but is not limited to, phone calls, emails/letters/faxes as well as in-person site visits.
• Partner with Hearing Screening Resource Coordinator to conduct in person and virtual technical assistance for non-compliant hospitals regarding cCMV and hearing screening reporting.
• Work with Quality Assurance and Training Unit staff to run, analyze and disseminate send monthly cCMV reports to hospitals.
• Make necessary data corrections identified through the monthly report process.
• Assist cCMV follow-up team to develop, update and maintain cCMV resources such as FAQs, guidelines, letters faxes and Report training.
• Participate in various workgroups, meetings and conferences related to newborn hearing and cCMV screening or as assigned to educate and engage program stakeholders.
• Follow-up on actions related to these work groups, meetings, and conferences.
• Support and educate birthing centers and PCPs offices to increase cCMV screening and reporting.
• Educate PCPs on recommendations and best practices develop for cCMV confirmatory testing and medical management recommendations for positive cases.
• Serve as back up for other Quality Assurance and Training Unit staff as required.

Requirements

• Need to have US driver's license
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in one of the following: Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, or a related degree.
• One year professional experience in a hospital, clinic or public health agency in a patient care environment
• One year of professional experience preparing and presenting health-related information to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!