IN-DOH-Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance - Onsite

Skill Required / Desired mount of Experience Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties; Required Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. Required Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis Required Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles; Required ware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA); Required bility to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships; Required bility to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs; Required bility to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. Required Knowledge and experience working with bacterial cultural and isolation techniques. Required bility to maintain aseptic techniques for microbiology and molecular biology lab work Required 2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing Highly desired 2 Years BA/BS in biological science. Highly desired
Questions
Description Question 1 bsences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? Question 2 Please list candidate's email address. Question 3 Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides. Question 4 Candidate must be paid $31.14 if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 28%. Do you accept this requirement? Question 5 Initial interview will be on Teams. Follow-up interview is required to be in-person. Do you accept this requirement? Question 6 Position is Monday through Friday, 7.5H days, 37.5H week; core hours are 8:15am - 4:45pm (one hour lunch) but schedule can be flexible, with the possibility of a 30 minute lunch. Weekends would not be required. Do you accept this requirement?
This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Antimicrobial Resistance Lab Network.
Phone and in-person
The LTSS Operations team is requesting a contractor to assist with Enrollment Specialist level work related to enrolling and disenrolling TennCare members. Due to the implementation of a new eligibility system, PERLSS, the enrollment team is in need of additional assistance to manage the workload. PERLSS implementation requirements have increased the workload of existing team members and additional support is needed to maintain daily functions of the enrollment team to ensure enrollments and disenrollment are handled timely and accurately.

The contractor role will allow the enrollment team members to manage PERLSS related work, including monitoring and reporting defects, process improvements, and required work related to additional PERLSS implementation phases.
Additionally, with the Public Health Emergency ending, redeterminations for Medicaid programs will be restarting at the end of March. This will result in an increase in work as this process has been on hold for three (3) years and the enrollment team will be monitoring and following up on lists shared with MCOs, Nursing Facilities, DIDD, and other state partners to assist members with going through the renewal process. The contractor will provide needed assistance for the full redetermination process, ensuring no members lose eligibility that are attempting to go through this process.

Action Plan Timeline
The contractor will be needed for 12 months.
• Month 1: Training on new role, including shadowing and completion of new hire onboarding process.
• Month 2: The contractor will begin working independently, with hands on support and monitoring of supervisor, on enrollment related tasks. These include enrollment and disenrollment functions, transcribing approved PASRR determinations into the TMED system, and assisting with redetermination processes. Weekly check ins to occur with supervisor to monitor productivity and answer questions.
• Months 4-10: The contractor will be fully independent in role and providing support with enrollment tasks. This will also include providing required reports, as needed, to supervisor. In months 9 and 10, supervisor and contractor will begin discussing transition plan for tasks, to include a review of eligibility system implementation related tasks that are close to completion or have already been completed.
• Months 11-12: The contractor will work with the enrollment team on transitioning responsibilities to team members and finalizing outstanding work tasks. The contractor and supervisor will create a transition plan to minimize transition related gaps, ensuring compliance to Rules and required timeframes.

Minimum qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree and two years of qualifying professional experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven technical skills(e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet specific timeframes and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Organization
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills