Public Health Aide - STI Clinic (Grant Funded)

Job Summary Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting the professional medical staff in one or more of the clinics or other medical operations of the Metropolitan 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. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises no supervision. Job Summary Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting the professional medical staff in one or more of the clinics or other medical operations of the Metropolitan 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. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. 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 512 E Highland Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78210 Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 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. Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the City of San Antonio’s Cash-Handling Certification Training. Preferred Qualifications Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience. Training as a medical assistant or other directly related medical experience is highly desirable. Bilingual in English & Spanish. Applicant Information Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. 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 accommodations. Benefits Information subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees paid disability benefits paid life insurance automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: Note Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io. 01 Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee? Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee. Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee. No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee. 02 Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces? Yes No 03 Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant? Yes - SA Ready to Work Program Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program Yes - Both Programs No 04 What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester? Some High School High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Master's Degree from an accredited college or university PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university None of the above 05 How many years of experience do you have in medical office, program intake, Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or other directly related medical experience? None 6 months

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06 Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes No 07 Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Yes No 08 Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student? Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health 09 If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health: Within the last 6 months Within the last 7-12 months Within the last 13-24 months More than 24 months None of the above 10 How many years of phlebotomy experience do you have? None 6 months

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11 Describe your experience working in a fast-paced environment. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A." 12 In this position, you will be working directly with patients who have communicable diseases, such as syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. You will also be asking clarifying questions about their STI symptoms. Please explain your comfort level working in this type of environment. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A." 13 Describe your experience working in a clinical setting. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A." 14 I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.) I acknowledge 15 I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District 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 DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. Agree Disagree 16 I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District 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 DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve. Agree Disagree 17 I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended. I acknowledge. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr City of San Antonio