Part Time Community Health Technician

General Summary

Verifies eligibility for the program using both income screening and health screening techniques. Enters data and maintains accurate medical records and charts for individuals. Schedules appointments for all clients and assists with any questions or concerns. Provides training to clients in regards to using the program and accessing their benefits, education opportunities and referrals. Considered essential personnel for public health emergency response.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Verifies applicant program eligibility, registers new clients, and maintains existing clients using electronic medical record.
• Performs anthropometric and hematologic assessments and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Maintains accurate records and completes and/or dispenses forms and benefits relevant to the program and necessary for the delivery of services.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and conducts follow up on clients.
• Inventories and maintains supply and equipment levels.
• Affords assistance in the collection of data, completes activity reports, and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Gathers and distributes program materials and current events pertaining to the Macomb County Health Department and community outreach.
• Retrieves lab reports and documents information.
• Enters information on records and forms.
• Produces, electronically and manually, a variety of materials, including forms, receipts and other correspondence according to established procedures or specific instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED)
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Healthcare or Public Health

Compensation

Salary: $21.19 - $27.41

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations policy

Schedule

Part-time (20 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is varies based on availability

Skills

• Laboratory techniques
• Performance Management
• Quality Improvement process
• Department/county policies and procedures
• Department services and other resources in the county
• Applicable software applications
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping and recordkeeping
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste
• Loud noises (85+ decibels)
• Blood Borne Pathogens

Physical Demands

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist)
• Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees).
• Inspecting in confined spaces
• Digging
• Driving on sealed and unsealed roads
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
• Kneeling to work at low levels
• Lifting/Carrying/Moving objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below)
• Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body
• Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended)
• Sitting in a seated position during the task performance
• Standing in an upright position without movement
• Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
• Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.