Health Technicain in Flint, Michigan

Title

HEALTH TECHNICIAN 

Union

AFSCME 496.00  

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time  

Open Date

8/9/2024  

Closed Date

08/23/2024  

Location

Health Department  

Description

Starting Pay: $18.1459 Hourly ($37,743)
After 1st Year: $19.2510 Hourly ($40,042)
After 2nd Year: $22.2790 Hourly ($46,340)
After 3rd Year: $22.8195 Hourly ($47,465)
After 4th Year: $23.3828 Hourly ($48,636)
After 5th Year: $23.9723 Hourly ($49,862)
After 6th Year: $24.5841 Hourly ($51,135)
After 7th Year: $25.2496 Hourly ($52,519)

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.

*GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: *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.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• 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.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures;

Knowledge of hearing and vision testing practices and procedures;

Ability to operate various office and medical equipment;

Experience with computer data entry;

Ability to organize and prioritize work;

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to interview clients to obtain medical information and vital statistics;

Ability to collect blood or other laboratory specimens;

Ability to prepare and maintain required records;

Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;

Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural w