Data/Registration Clerk, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking public health bureau committed to enhancing community health. As a Data/Registration Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians and ensuring efficient patient registration and care. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient information in electronic medical records, assisting with medical examinations, and managing supplies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of New Yorkers while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about public health and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Inclusive Work Environment

Diverse Workforce Opportunities

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in health education or related field required.
• Experience in health promotion or disease prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient examinations and document intake information.
• Process specimens and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Health Education

Data Collection and Analysis

Patient Interaction

Clerical Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Health or Social Sciences

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The mission of the Bureau of Public Health Clinics is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. It is also the Bureau's vision to provide timely, accessible, high-quality, equitable and respectful care that helps improve the lives of our patients and contributes to a healthier community.

The Data/Registration Clerk will work closely with the Clinic Manager.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Staff to be cross trained to perform clerical duties to aide in registration including flow monitor services.
2. Document intake information collected during Intake Service in the Electronic Medical record.
3. Assist clinicians in patient medical examinations.
4. Specimen processing, label, package, order tests in electronic medical record, EMR, and route to specific (and correct) area.
5. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies under the direction of the clinic manager or physician-in-charge (PIC).

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in "1" above or six months of experience as described in "2" above.

Additional Requirements
A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement "2" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.