Freedom Healthcare Staffing Hiring for Epidemiologist, Public Health – Remote Job at Remote Full Time

Freedom Healthcare Staffing is hiring epidemiologists with the opportunity to work remotely. Candidates of choice will provide epidemiological support and assist in managing exposure to COVID-19 during the national emergency and monitor the Electronic Disease Reporting System (EDRS) for notifiable disease reporting.

In addition to investigations of the COVID-19 outbreak, the epidemiologist will conduct day-to-day investigations, follow-ups, and reports on other chronic illness conditions, disease risk factors, or adverse health outcomes.

Salaries range by assignment but are commensurate with the value you provide to healthcare organizations during this time (i.e. you are very valuable and will be paid accordingly).

Other responsibilities include:

• Conduct interviews with newly diagnosed patients.
• Determine sources of infection and implement necessary control measures for all reportable diseases by following guidelines in established protocols and references.
• Assist with the collection, transportation, documentation, and follow-up of specimens for laboratory testing.
• Provide contacts with approved information about Colorado’s quarantine guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in providing consultation and guidance on communicable diseases to local health partners, providers, and the general public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics or health informatics.
• 5 years of experience in an applied epidemiology/statistics or research setting preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Work Location: Remote