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Rutgers The State University Public Health Representative III in Piscataway, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Public Health Representative III
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department EOHSI-Banner
Overview
With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for a Public Health Representative II for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) within the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. Under supervision, participates in the administration of the federally contracted World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers, the Public Health Representative prepares, submits, and manages certification requests in accordance with contractual requirements; conducts referral and pre-authorization requests to in network specialty providers; and works across the healthcare spectrum to coordinate patient care in adherence with programmatic guidelines and quality objectives.

Duties include:
  • Prepares, submits, and manages certification request submissions for the World Trade Health Program Clinical Center at Rutgers in accordance with CDC contractual guidelines. Interfaces with appropriate healthcare and governmental entities to ensure submissions are accurate and complete. Tracks and reports on status of submissions on a regular basis.
  • Receives and manages incoming calls from patients and providers regarding certification requests, program benefits, and other member services related inquiries. Details actions and outcomes in the appropriate databases.
  • Conducts referral and pre-authorization requests to in network specialty providers. Reviews incoming requests for administrative compliance with the WTC Health Program codebook.
  • Provides education to program members, network providers, and interest groups on the World Trade Center Health Program. Assists in developing and disseminating educational materials in accordance with program initiatives. Supports retention initiatives.
  • Assists in quality assurance initiatives for the World Trade Center Health Program. Upon request, conducts data analysis of cohort trends for use in contractual reporting.

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 51169.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 60954.00
Annual Maximum Salary 71835.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related healthcare field plus one year of experience working in a clinical or other healthcare setting.
  • Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Epic EMR a plus.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2852
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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