This position will be for the Child & Adolescent Health Center housed at Loy Norrix High School. This position is pending board approval.

* GENERAL SUMMARY*

This job aims to administer various essential health services to the public, such as immunizations, disease intervention, and STD testing and treatment. Works alongside a Mid-Level provider to care for patients in the Family Planning Clinic or School-Based Health Center. Educates the general public on various health topics, including vaccinations and communicable diseases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Nurses or Mid-Level Providers with patient care, including following nursing directives.
• Collects specimens, performs routine tests and procedures, collects vital signs, monitors blood glucose, tests urine, and performs injections, venipunctures, or treatments.
• Records test results; completes and validates forms.
• Operates equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Identifies problem areas that may interrupt continuous delivery of services; reports issues to the Nurse or Mid-Level Provider.
• Administers injections; distributes medication as assigned.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and orders medicine, medical supplies, and materials for the program.
• Provides clerical support, including performing data entry, answering phones, completing insurance forms and reports, and greeting patients.
• Performs related work as required.

* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

Required Education and Experience

• 6 months + training beyond High School
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• AAMA certification or equivalent required within six months of hire

VETERANS:  Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid leave, and more.  Available supplemental dental and vision.  Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.

* TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:*

All candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online at:

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