What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Representative (Medical/Clinical Area) position at Mid-Michigan District Health Department?
Mid-Michigan District Health Department is hiring for a full-time Public Health Representative to provide public health services based on the core competency and essential functions of public health. This position’s base will be in the Clinton Branch Office located in St. Johns and will be expected to work district-wide. This position will work under the supervision of the Community Health and Education Division with job duties in medical/clinic setting.
Competitive benefit package includes 14 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave after 30 days, and defined benefit retirement plan just to name a few.
General Description of Responsibilities:
Public Health Representatives (PHR) are employees that perform a full range of clerical, medical assisting and related administrative support duties using independent judgment in making decisions where alternatives are determined by policies, procedures, and past practices. Assigned responsibilities are completed under general direction of supervisory and professional staff.
Key areas of responsibilities/skills:
Uses information technology to collect, store and retrieve public health information including medical history information.
Update and maintain client records including scanning and/or transitioning hard copy records to an electronic format.
Successfully completes required training and curricula.
Ability to work with various software applications/programs.
Strong computer skills with high level of accuracy data entry and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail in working with data and numbers.
If working in the clinic - Obtains blood and urine samples, receives such samples and conducts routine tests on samples using centrifuge and lab equipment. Record results of specified tests. Re-tests, as necessary, to verify findings and follow-up. Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history. Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments. Accurately schedule patient appointments.
Qualifications:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent with extra course work in office, clerical and medical procedures and practices. Preferred medical assistant.
Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license, own transportation, and ability to travel as required.
Physical Requirements: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and writing and repetitive motions. Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Starting hourly wage – $17.53.
Deadline - September 25, 2026 by 4:30 pm.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.53 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Credit union membership
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- medical: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Michigan Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18