Part Time Community Health Technician

About the role

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 assist 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.

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.
• Assists 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.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: High school diploma (or GED); One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Healthcare or Public Health.
• Required Licenses Or Certifications: Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance.
• Knowledge Of: 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.
• Skill In: Organization; Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships; Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability To: Use and maintain applicable equipment and supplies; Effectively speak, write and understand the English language; Meet schedules and deadlines of the work; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files; Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.

Pay

Salary $21.19 - $27.41 per hour.

Schedule

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

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
• Outdoor environment: O
• Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
• Construction site: N/S
• Confined space: N/S
• Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
• Communicable diseases: O
• Moving mechanical parts: N/S
• Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
• Loud noises (85+ decibels): O
• Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S