Public Health Clinical Technician

Come join the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Medical Branch. This position is based in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment and we are seeking a skilled professional to join the team as a public health technician. This position is an opportunity to support the health care operations at the Adult Detention Center and make a difference every day in overall patient health. Performs a variety of administrative support and complex clerical duties as needed to expedite the day-to-day office functions, including reception functions, scheduling, maintaining medical supply levels, and working with the clinician staff in meeting the needs of the daily functions for the correctional facility main dispensary.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Provides technical paramedical services to individuals and/or families in clinics, ambulatory care centers, offices, or community settings;
• Performs appropriate height, weight, and head circumference measurements;
• Performs Snellen (eye chart), Ishihara vision (color), and audio (hearing) testing;
• Performs necessary laboratory tests and/or specimen collections per agency protocol (e.g., venipuncture; finger, foot, and heel stick; blood pressure checks; and urine testing);
• Records and reports testing and specimen collection findings;
• Prepares lab specimens collected for shipment to other labs;
• Maintains a neat clinic area, assuring supply room is properly stocked and organized and that equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained in good working order.
• Under the direction of a physician, as authorized by the Medical Practice Act:
• Solicits contraindications and medical history prior to an injection;
• Administers medications and performs treatments;
• Administers immunizations.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).

• Knowledge of the standard procedures for performing hearing, vision, EKG, PFT, and other tests;
• Skill in performing technical medical procedures (e.g., injections, venipuncture, blood pressure screening);
• Ability to perform CPR or perform emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions;
• Ability to perform a variety of clinical tests and record the results;
• Ability to identify questionable test findings;
• Ability to elicit sufficient pertinent medical information from a client and record a medical history that is complete and accurate;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a clinical technician training program, such as that provided by the armed services; plus, one year of experience as a clinical technician.

1. Prior health care office and health care record management experience.
2. Ability to provide support as needed for laboratory testing and pharmacy operations.
3. Prior experience in coordination of billing, invoicing, and insurance payments for patient care.
4. Previous experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).
5. Knowledge of medical terminology and a basic understanding of medical billing processes.
6. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a friendly, service-oriented, and professional manner with internal and external customers.
7. Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral. The employee must be able to push, bend, twist; lifting may be required up to 25 lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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