Epidemiologist jobs in Kennewick, WA

Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Epidemiologist I
  • Walla Walla County
  • Walla Walla, WA FULL_TIME
  • Community Health
    Position: Epidemiologist I
    Salary Range: $4,916/month to $6,590/month, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE
    Location: Community Health Department
    Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Non- Exempt, Benefits Apply; Open Until Filled Full Time

    Benefits Include:     • County pays $1,450.00 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members. • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply. • Wellness program • Deferred compensation plans offered • Met Life Pet Insurance may apply • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0
    Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
    Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Perform disease surveillance and reporting capacity within Walla Walla County. Present epidemiological information to the public in small and large group settings. The position requires the capacity to clearly present complex epidemiological information in a form that can be understood by a wide variety of audiences. Position is part of department team that collects, assess, and evaluate data from assessments such as Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan and other assessments as designated.

    Working Environment/Physical Abilities:     The working environment includes activities in multiple department venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office and field operations, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally, and the ability to drive a motor vehicle.

    Minimum Qualifications:     Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health informatics, science, epidemiology, public policy or health policy, or closely related field.

    For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required.     Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

    SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
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Dental Hygienist - 32 hours/week
  • Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Join our team as a Dental Hygienist at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Nursing (DON/RN)
  • NaphCare
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of pat...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN
  • Hiring Now!
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the liv...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Public Health Officer
  • Benton Franklin Health District
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Benton-Franklin Health DistrictClass SpecificationHealth OfficerDefinition:The Health Officer is the chief medical offic...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse / Cath Lab / Day Shift / Full Time 1.0 FTE
  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you ca...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Chinook Home Health Care
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Chinook Home Health Care is looking for a RN to join our team. This person is responsible for The ideal candidate will d...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nursing Assistant Certified/Medical/Surgical/0.9 FTE/Full-Time/Day Shift/Union
  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Kennewick, WA
  • This is a Union Position. BONUS BASED ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Sign On Bonus Available: $5,000 with experience (Pro-Rated...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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General Dentist
  • Smile Brands
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Overview Be a part of an award-winning culture that celebrates successes and embraces giving back to our communities. At...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick (/ˈkɛnəwɪk/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and the Snake River. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco across the Columbia and Richland across the Yakima). The population was 73,917 at the 2010 census. July 1, 2017 estimates from the Census Bureau put the city's population at 81,607. The nearest commercia...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Epidemiologist jobs
$98,124 to $137,251
Kennewick, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago
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What does an Epidemiologist do?

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