Coos Health & Wellness has an opening for a Public Health Medical Care Assistant. This position will be within the Public Health Clinic program. This position provides clinical, administrative, and outreach support services within the Public Health Division serving marginalized and underserved populations. This position assists Public Health nursing staff and supports, communicable disease response activities, immunization and STI clinics, outreach events, and daily clinic operations. 

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Essential functions of position:

Assist with vaccination clinics and STI testing clinics under the direction of licensed medical staff and established protocols.

May administer injections and vaccines as ordered by a medical provider or standing order protocols.

Cover clinic operations when nursing staff are off-site at outreach events.

Assist with specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation for STI screening and other public health services.

Document client contacts, services provided, and interventions in the electronic health record.

Assist with clerical and administrative duties including scheduling, client reminders, scanning, filing, data entry, copying, and maintaining clinic records.

Support communicable disease investigation activities through documentation, record collection, data entry, and research assistance.

Assist Public Health staff with tracking and follow-up related to communicable disease investigations and reporting requirements.

Assist with coordination and planning of community outreach events, vaccination events, and public health campaigns.

Provide staffing support for large public health outreach events and community clinics.

Coordinate client care and referrals with community partners and agencies as directed.

Assist with maintaining clinic supplies, vaccine inventory, and exam room cleanliness.

Utilize electronic systems and databases for tracking clinic services, referrals, and public health activities.

Adhere to strict policies regarding client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Work collaboratively with nurses, providers, disease investigation staff, and other Public Health personnel.

Other duties appropriate to the classification, as assigned.

List required special skills, licenses, certificates, etc.:

High school diploma or GED required. College coursework in healthcare, public health, medical assisting, psychology, or a related field preferred.

Preference may be given to candidates with Medical Assistant training or certification. Employees hired without certification will be required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Experience in healthcare, public health, immunizations, communicable disease response, or clinical services preferred.

American Red Cross CPR/Basic First Aid certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Basic office skills including typing, computer proficiency, and use of electronic health records.

Ability to work in a Windows software environment and learning new technologies and electronic systems.

Knowledge of scheduling software and clinic operations preferred.

Understanding of vaccine administration, STI testing procedures, and infection control practices preferred.

Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain tracking systems and accurate records.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information in compliance with HIPAA and County policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Coos Bay, OR 97420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please refer to the job description at the link below for a full list of the requirements for applying for this position.

Public Health Medical Care Assistant Job Description.pdf