Public Health Aide - Grant Funded

Job Posting

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting the professional medical staff in one or more of the clinics or other medical operations of the Health Department. Prepares and maintains patient records; schedules patient appointments; inventories and orders supplies; and assists professional medical staff in conducting physical examinations as needed. Exercises no supervision. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location: 6723 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78221

Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday; 7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday; 7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Friday; 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 2nd Saturday of month

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains patient medical files and records.
• Inventories and orders office and medical supplies.
• Greets patients and visitors to clinics and other assigned medical operations.
• Assists professional medical staff in conducting physical examinations and other medical procedures as needed.
• Maintains records on specimens and samples sent for laboratory analysis.
• Records information in patient medical files at the direction of professional medical staff.
• Types correspondence requested by physicians and nurses.
• Orders office and medical supplies for clinic.
• May perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing laboratory orders, and records laboratory results in medical charts.
• Performs simple procedures not requiring professional expertise, medical knowledge, and/or public health experience.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Six (6) months of medical office, program intake, Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or other directly related medical experience; Or completion of the SA: Ready to Work: Healthcare training program.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the procedures used in the maintenance of medical files.
• Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures and routines.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform routine patient intake and basic nursing procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodation.