Public Health Officer

Public Health Officer

Clatsop County, Oregon

Part-Time (~10-15 hrs / month)

Supervisory Role : May provide guidance to clinical staff on medical protocols and standing orders.

This position meets the requirements of ORS 431.418 (2) for a local health department to have a physician licensed under ORS Chapter 677 act as a health officer responsible for the medical and paramedical aspects of public health programs.

The Public Health Officer works under the general direction of the Local Public Health Administrator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed under ORS Chapter 677 and maintains a license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon for the duration of the contract.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of Epic EMR and public health related databases
• Training or experience in public health related medical work
• Credentials allowing for the ability to bill for Medicaid and private insurance
• Experience with intercultural communication and ability to read, write, and speak Spanish

Key Responsibilities / Duties :

Develop and sign standing orders, communicable disease protocols, and clinical guidance

Serve as Laboratory Director and Pharmacy Director

Support pandemic response, disease outbreak containment

Support TB management (active / latent)

May present to Board of County Commissioners

Conference of Local Health Officials (CLHO) - Health Officers' Caucus (monthly)