Infectious Disease Coordinator Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Infectious Disease Coordinator position at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center involves integrating STI prevention, screening, treatment, and ensuring policy compliance for immunocompromised patients. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related fields and at least 1 year of relevant experience. This role offers the opportunity to support community oncologists and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Job Description
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE:
The STI Coordinator plays a key role in integrating STI prevention, screening, and treatment. This professional works to mitigate the risks and complications of STIs in immunocompromised patients, ensures compliance with healthcare policies, and provides patient education and support.
FUNCTIONS
1. Patient Screening & Assessment 2. Care Coordination & Treatment 3. Policy Compliance & Documentation 4. Collaboration & Training 5. Quality Improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field (RN, LPN preferred).
- Minimum 1 year experience in hematology and oncology, infectious diseases, STI prevention, or sexual health counseling.
- Strong knowledge of STI screening guidelines and treatment protocols, especially in immunocompromised patients.
- Excellent communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.
