Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention SpecialistPrint ( Associated Infection Prevention SpecialistSalary$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 AnnuallyLocationDauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2025-15976-30760DepartmentDepartment of HealthDivisionHL Div Hlth Cre Assd Infctn PrOpening Date01/10/2025Closing Date1/24/2025 11:59 PM EasternJob Code30760Position Number50667489UnionNon-UnionBargaining UnitP3Pay GroupST09Bureau / Division Code00077540Bureau / DivisionDivision of Health Care Associated Infection PreventionWorksite Address625 Forster StreetCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17120Contact NameConstance HockerContact [email protected]+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITIONDo you have scientific and technical expertise that will help prevent and control healthcare associated infections? Are you able to use strong consultative skills to protect our public's health by providing guidance that ensures statutory compliance? The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Epidemiology, Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Division is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist. If you want a rewarding career providing vital public healthcare services, apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist, you will provide expert consultation to healthcare personnel to develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention and control plans. You will develop policies and procedures for prevention control strategies, consult with multidisciplinary teams and infection prevention staff, and recommend disease surveillance protocols. This highly technical and analytical role requires excellent communication skills to interact with healthcare infection control personnel, internal and external customers, patients, residents, government agencies, and the general public. In addition, you will assist healthcare facilities in creating guidelines for risk assessments, exposure prevention, immunizations, work restrictions, and standards for record maintenance.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .Work Schedule and Additional Information:+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:+ Four years of professional infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare facility or in public health, and a bachelor's degree;or+ Three years of professional infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare facility or in public health, and a master's degree.Special Requirements:+ All positions require possession of an active Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification as issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).Other Requirements:+ You must meet the PA residency requirement ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.How to Apply:+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:+ your score may be lower than deserved.+ you may be disqualified.+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.+ Your results will be provided via email.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.Work/Life BalanceWe know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.*Eligibility rules apply.01You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .+ Yes02Do you possess an active Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification as issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)?If you are claiming certification, you must attach a copy of your certification for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. You must attach your certification prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certification to the application after it has been submitted.+ Yes+ No03How much full-time professional infection prevention and control experience do you possess in a healthcare facility or in public health?+ 4 years or more+ 3 but less than 4 years+ Less than 3 years+ None04If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.05Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.+ Yes+ No06If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.07Do you possess a conferred master's degreeIf you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.+ Yes+ No08If you do not have a conferred masters degree, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website