Public Health Technician
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St. Clair County Human Resources Department
200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 206, Port Huron, MI 48060 Phone: 810-989-6910 Fax: 810-985-3493
Email: hrrecruitment@stclaircounty.org
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REQUISITION NUMBER:
19-153
TITLE:
Public Health Technician
DEPARTMENT:
Public Health Department – 3415 28th Street Port Huron, MI 48060
WAGE RANGE:
II-AA; $28,766-$37,854 Annually Adjusted
HOURS:
Full Time
APPLY BETWEEN:
December 4, 2019 through and including December 17, 2019
OTHER INFORMATION:
Open to St. Clair County Employees and the Public
· The Public Health Technician posting is in compliance with the St. Clair County hiring policy guidelines instituted by the Board of Commissioners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures smooth clinic operations by registering and scheduling clients in EMR and by performing activities such as answering telephones, utilizing multiple computer systems, performing routine health tests, and lab procedures including the proper handling of lab specimens. The ability to interact and work well with a variety of people is essential, as is the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously all while providing excellent customer service.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:
· Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable).
· Certification as a Medical Assistant and Associate Degree preferred.
· Three or more years’ experience performing clinical/technical duties in a medical office or clinic setting preferred.
· Significant knowledge of current office practices and procedures with experience in Electronic Medical Record systems.
Proven medical terminology.
· Proven ability to work effectively and courteously with other employees and the public including small children.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
- Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this position.
- Must have and maintain reliable transportation and vehicle insurance and throughout employment.
· MDCH Healthy Kids/MIChild, MDCH Breastfeeding Basics, MDCH Anthropometric Laboratory training completion (provided by Michigan Department of Community Health) within 8-12 months hire.
· OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen and HIPPA training (as required and provided by St. Clair County Health Department) within 60 days hire.
· Required to report to duty when called upon in the event of a Public Health Emergency regardless of declaration.
(For a comprehensive Job Description please visit http://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/hr/jobdescriptions.aspx)
SPECIAL NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: When submitting an application and/or resume please be sure to include evidence that the minimum required qualifications are met (copies of degree, certifications, and/or training, description of relevant experience, etc.).The applicant must include the requisition number from the title line on any application or resume submitted to insure the application is properly designated and processed. If the requisition number is not included, the applicant assumes full responsibility should the application or resume not be attributed to the desired position. An Equal Opportunity Employer