Health Aide-Chatham

Georgia Department of Public Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

The Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Health Aide to support lab and clinical tasks in a community health setting. You will assist with specimen collection, vital signs, documentation, and patient care under guidance of clinicians.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to contribute to public health across coastal Georgia, including essential emergency response duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in health services delivery is preferred.
• Possession of a health-related license or certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares clients for procedures and assists clinicians during exams.
• Performs various laboratory tests (e.g., hematocrits, pregnancy tests) and documents results.
• Takes vital signs and assists with clinic flow and patient care.
• Maintains records for audits and enters laboratory results and orders accurately.

Skills

Lab specimen collection

Vital signs measurement

Data entry

Clerical duties

Patient counseling

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Pay Grade: C

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Health Aide within the Coastal Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

Prepares and collects lab specimens, order/ship lab supplies, check patient vital signs, assist with clinic flow and clinicians as needed. Additional responsibilities include performing clerical and laboratory duties, i.e., providing testing, counseling, and linkage to care related to HIV, performing tests such urinalysis, pregnancy, and hemoglobin checks; cleaning equipment, performing test controls, completing CLIA proficiency testing, as well as data entry for vitals and orders.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• Prepares client for procedures and examination. Assists with physical preparatory needs. Assists the clinician during the exam.
• Performs various laboratory tests, e.g. hematocrits, urine, sickle cell, lead and pregnancy tests.
• Measures height, weight and head and chest circumferences. Performs hearing and vision screening using appropriate methods. Records results on charts.
• Prepares clinic area by assembling and arranging equipment and supplies for each clinic in a timely manner.
• Arranges equipment in a manner most efficient for the clinician
• Cleans and assembles supplies and equipment in accordance with health department procedures and policies.
• Takes accurate vital signs.
• Assists clients in following the recommended therapeutic regiment by reinforcing instructions given by a nurse or doctor.
• Assists in the development and use of health education materials in the cultural context that is understood and accepted by the targeted population.
• Attends educational updates and workshops to keep abreast of advances in the health care field.
• Prepares record for clinician by documenting name, address and phone, medicaid and social Security numbers. Documents age as to year, month and day.
• Documents laboratory results and orthropometric data (or growth data) in the record appropriately.
• Maintains required reports for local, district and state audits as indicated by health department policy.
• Assists with general filing and retrieving of charts.
• Performs data entry of laboratory results, client appointments and desired treatment choices.
• Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience in a related field; one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Health Aide 1 (HCS020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of experience in health services delivery. Possession of a license or certificate in a health services delivery field (e.g., certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician).

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.