Public Health Technician

## Public Health Technician Apply locations:
Health Department time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR1284
* Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

* Job Description:

Primary functions of the job are to provide administrative and technical support for the nursing office of a County supervised health clinic. Employees assure client access and confidentiality, and perform laboratory procedures. Employees in this job have no formal supervisory role, however, work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle.
** PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (
* may include but are not limited to the following*)
* Performs client intake, including meeting with clients, describing programs, assisting with the completion of enrollment forms, verifying health insurance coverage, and obtaining medical history and other pertinent information. Updates, and maintains records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Performs blood pressure checks, urine examinations, pregnancy testing and other lab procedures including invasive procedures of venous blood drawing; and may perform anthropometric measurements (height, weight, head circumference). Prepares laboratory materials for shipping as needed.
* Convey the purposes and services of a program to the user population and the impact that program or service would have. May include administering screening tools that identify individuals’ needs for accessing medical care, housing, transportation, healthy food, and other social determinants of health. Facilitate or assist families to become eligible for Medicaid.
* Complies with all job safety requirements, including OSHA standards and quality control requirements.
* Promotes immunization recommendations.
* Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure coordination of care.
* Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in addressing co-workers, community members and partners, and clients.
* Schedules client appointments, collect fees, and other front desk related activities. Maintains filing systems, retrieves file materials, and keep records of file movement.
* Complies with privacy and security laws (HIPAA), Federal, State, and Agency policies, and procedures.
* Demonstrates basic computer skills and willingness to adapt to new software programs as indicated.
* Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of unit operations. Monitors items for outdated stock or improper storage and handling.
* Participates in continuing education programs and self-directed education to keep skills and knowledge current.
* Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance patterns.
* All other duties as assigned
** EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE** (
* minimum requirements*)
* High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by advanced college coursework in medical technology, laboratory technology, licensed practical nursing, or related field.
* One to two years of experience in health care setting, with direct client contact preferred
** CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES
*** CPR Certification
* Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
* Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
* May include obtaining Community Health Worker Certification
** CONDITIONS OF…