Community Health Technician

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clarify instructions to clients, provide supportive counseling and information on health-related topics.

• Interview clients to document health conditions and determine eligibility for program participation.

• Obtain medical histories, record observations, maintain client records.

• Teach, speak and serve as a group facilitator for large groups of people.

• Order supplies and stock treatment rooms.

• Participate in community-oriented educational activities and programs.

• Independently preform work at outreach clinics and make home visits.

• Contact clients to inform them of test results and make referrals.

• Assist with medical procedures by preparing clients and arranging supplies and instruments.

• Clean and sterilize instruments after procedures.

• Perform limited tests, take vital signs and collect specimens.

• Perform clinical tasks and administer medications, including injections, under the direction of the County Health Officer and/or Designee.

• Under supervision, contact individuals with confirmed communicable diseases and ask standardized questions to identify potentially exposed contacts.

• Locate individuals who are potentially exposed to communicable diseases, notify of exposure and required precautions such as testing, quarantine or other actions.

• Provide handouts and other reference material.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing a variety of medical duties (clerical and paraprofessional), either voluntary or paid, in a health care setting.

Education:
Completion of 15 semester units of college level course work in Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Social Services, Nutrition, Health Education, or a closely-related field.

License:
Possession of a valid Medical Assistant Certification.

Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Function effectively as a health care team member.

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone and in writing.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.

• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.

• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

• Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.

• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:
• Basic human anatomy and physiology.

• Routine nursing techniques including first aid procedures.

• Methods and techniques of effective communication and interviewing.

Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.

• Obtain facts from client in sensitive situations.

• Recognize pertinent information.

• Make presentations to community, public and private groups.

• Interact with diverse populations.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance -Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI)

• Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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