Health Assistant Union School-Based Health Center

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20.04 - $35.88 hourly DOE

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a part-time (20 hours weekly / 10 months a year)Health Assistant at the Union School-Based Health Center. The Health Assistant primarily performs clinic support duties in maintaining patient records and medical and mental health clinic support duties to adolescent health care clinic independently. The health assistant is responsible for all clerical duties of a routine nature such as typing, filing, record keeping, answering of phones, computerized scheduling, greeting the clients, intake paperwork, data entry and other related work as required.

The Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• One year of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above described duties.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or willingness to pursue upon employment.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Drivers license and be insurable for travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening

Essential Functions:

• Assist public in answering questions related to clinic programs and in completion of forms and applications. Good telephone etiquette.
• Sort, processes, verifies, and files materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Operates computer to access/update various files, schedule appointments, as well as to do projects for clinic.
• Have the ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
• Operates office equipment, such as calculators, photocopy machines, fax machines, and computer software program (MS Word and MS Excel, iPad, Electronic Health Record Systems).
• Types forms and basic correspondence.
• Gathers information necessary to initiate client records and service, and maintains records according to agency policy, updating them as necessary (i.e. address, insurance information, immunizations, etc.).
• Maintains a clinic environment that assures client confidentiality
• Post labs and correspondence in charts after initial review by provider.
• Orders and maintains office supplies, medical supplies and appropriate forms.
• Checks clients in on computer verifying insurance.
• Writes and distributes appointment reminder and appointment slips.
• Supply data, compile year end reports and participate in implementation of clinic audits.
• Transfer charts to other clinics and CHD as per protocol.
• Assist in maintaining administrative polices and procedure manuals.
• Collect fees, issues receipt and enters information into computer system.
• Assists the NP and Mental Health Provider as needed.
• Assists in visibility to students throughout the use of bulletin boards, newsletters and bulletins.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Company:

CHD is a nonprofit corporation that is recognized statewide as an innovator. Join a self-directed team that has the capability to manage their own work and make decisions at the level of service to the customer.

The Benefits:

Part-Time position with attractive pro-rated benefit package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, paid renewal leave, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon thatoffers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

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The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.