Spatial and Environmental Epidemiologist, Washington State Department of Health
Category : Alumni
This role with the Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences (OEPHS) focuses on reducing health disparities and improving health equity in childhood lead exposure and poisoning in Washington State.
As part of the Healthy Homes and Communities Section, and reporting to the Epidemiology, Data, Systems, and Surveillance (EDSS) Unit Supervisor, you’ll work to increase provider awareness of lead risks and testing requirements for Medicaid-enrolled children.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct epidemiologic and spatial analyses to identify trends in lead exposure.
- Perform data linkages between blood lead testing and Medicaid billing/enrollment data.
- Develop performance indicators for Medicaid lead testing compliance.
- Update lead risk factors displayed on the Washington Tracking Network.
Help protect vulnerable children from lead exposure while advancing health equity in Washington!
Location and Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border.
For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting linked here. Applications will be accepted until October 31st, 2024.
