Newborn Screening Follow-up (4404068) Job at State of Missouri
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr. Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
Newborn screening is one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. As a member of our team you will be an important part of protecting the health of babies by contributing to the early identification and intervention of over 70 metabolic and genetic disorders identified on Missouri’s newborn screening panel. This unique opportunity will allow you to make a difference by ensuring Missouri children are able to grow up as healthy as possible.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in conducting short-term follow-up on low risk newborn screening results.
- Monitor data collected from parent surveys and prepare meaningful reports for program quality improvement.
- Develop and maintain a process for determining if babies have missed their blood spot screen.
- Assist in contract monitoring for Genetic Tertiary Centers and Cystic Fibrosis Centers.
- Collaborate with newborn screening team to develop and implement social media campaigns, educational materials, outreach activities, and presentations.
- Communicate with parents of newborns, healthcare providers, birthing hospitals, the public, and colleagues in regard to the importance of newborn screening in protecting the health and safety of Missouri babies.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
- Ability to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the program.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of newborn screening and maternal child health is preferred.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Lori Swartz
Lori.swartz@health.mo.gov
573-751-6266
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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