HEALTH TECHNICIAN (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting Pay: $19.2885 Hourly ($40,120)

Step A: $20.4630 Hourly ($42,563)

Step B: $23.6817 Hourly ($49,258)

Step C: $24.2563 Hourly ($50,453)

Step D: $24.8553 Hourly ($51,699)

Step E: $25.4817 Hourly ($53,002)

Step F: $26.1317 Hourly ($54,354)

Step G: $26.8394 Hourly ($55,826)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or equivalent;

-AND-

Two (2) years' clerical experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and a vehicle for use on County business.

If assigned to the Hearing and Vision Program, shall be required to become certified in hearing and vision screening by the Michigan Department of Community Health and maintain this certification through any required continuing education.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Training or graduation from a recognized Medical Assistant program preferred.

JOB SUMMARY : Performs responsible and varied clinical duties, including vision and hearing screening; work is performed at the Health Department and/or in the field under supervision; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :

• Utilizes various office and medical equipment.
• Provides clients with assistance in completing forms and understanding information.
• Reviews and maintains clinical records.
• Schedules client appointments.
• Schedules and conducts hearing and vision screening.
• Measures heights and weights and conducts other clinical and health screenings.
• Prepares health screening evaluations and reports findings to parents, school officials and others as authorized.
• Refers clients failing health screenings for follow-up.
• Works with staff at assigned schools to plan and assist in clinics.
• Performs laboratory screening procedures on clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please see the attached job description for more details.