Part Time Clinical Assistant

Medical Interpreting in-person and remote:

Conveys communication between the provider and client, while accurately converting the exchange between the English and Spanish language pair; works in all clinical program areas and in a variety of settings including homes and community sites; renders interpretation as accurately as possible, given the idiomatic difference between languages, while keeping the spirit and letter of the original communication; and communicates possible misunderstandings by the client to the provider.

Abides by the professional standards and codes of ethics of the National Council for Interpreters in Health Care.

Assists the provider in understanding the client's culture to include nonverbal communication, health practices, and social relationships; maintains strict confidentiality regarding any and all client-provider information; and refrains from inserting own opinion or judgment when communicating with clients.

Provides interpreting services at Public Health community outreach events or Public Health emergencies including vaccination or testing clinics and disaster shelter locations.

Clinical Assisting:

Performs vital signs on infants, children, and adults and prepares patients for examinations and non-stress test monitoring.

Assists the provider during exams with specimen collections and transports specimens safely to the lab.

Sets up a “sterile field” for medical procedures.

Cleans exam rooms in between clients and at the end of the day including disposing of biohazard trash. Stocks supplies in exam rooms.

Serves as a chaperone for providers.

Laboratory Assistant:

Acts as a backup to the lab team performing phlebotomy, hemoglobin, hematology, blood glucose testing, and waive lab testing as requested.

Follows all laboratory protocols.

Successfully completes annual lab trainings and obtains annual CEUs requirements.

Utilizes computer applications to include Microsoft Office.

Utilizes electronic health record systems to include CureMD (for PH), Crossroads (for WIC).

Copies, faxes, prints, and scans various items.

Answers incoming calls from LEP (Spanish) clients in Triage.

Schedules, cancels, and reschedules appointments as needed.

Updates client demographics and records in the electronic health record systems.

Follows up with clients who miss their appointments (No Shows-delinquencies).

Handles correspondence from delinquency follow-up.

Assembles Health Education Packets for all clinical programs in English and Spanish.

Attends required annual Interpreter trainings per regulations.

Attends mandatory webinars and trainings as required by Title X.

Assists clients with internal and external medical forms.

Makes follow-up calls to clients with nurse or provider including after-hours calls as needed.

OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES:

Performs case investigation and contact tracing through various electronic health systems as part of Public Health’s intervention to prevent the spread of a disease during an outbreak.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Health Fairs including collecting blood samples via fingerstick for Sickle Cell testing.

Teaches health education classes (e.g. Mammogram Classes).

Provides overview of the Vasectomy program.

Assists the Mexican Consulate annually.

RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY/DISASTER SITUATIONS:

Performs work during emergency/disaster situations (e.g. Emergency Shelters) as needed

Successful completion of required annual Clinical Assisting trainings.

Successful completion of CPR course, certificate renewed every two years.

Must possess a high level of skill directly related to medical interpreting and translating from Spanish into English and English to Spanish.

• Note: A written and Interpreter skills assessment will be given and you are required to pass both.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
CREDIT UNION
Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as: spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters and parents can all become members.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
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OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.