Public Health Technician

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 EMPLOYMENT ( minimum requirements - legal or contractual preemployment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc. )

A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons’ identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law. A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

BENEFITS

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.57 USD

• Medical: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
• Vision: The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
• Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
• Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
• Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
• Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
• Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
• Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
• Retirement: Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment.
• 457(b) Retirement Plans: The County also offers optional 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions up to an approved amount, based on applicable contract provisions.
• Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
• Short Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
• Long Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.

Work Location: In person