Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5952 - Public Health Aide

Salary Grade: 1

Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $16.32 - $19.17 Per Hour
Pay Range: $16.32 - $22.03 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2028.

The Pima County Health Department Women Infants and Children program (WIC) is seeking a motivated and team-orientated Public Health Aide to join our for this position include answering phones and scheduling appointments conducting WIC income certifications and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills. If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment this may be the opportunity for you.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Provides support for clinical field operations and immunization and health equity outreach programs and ensures the availability of diagnostic and related equipment by clinicians;

• Serves as the first point of contact for clients provides clients with educational information including but not limited to Covid-19 and TB determines eligibility for enrollment in the program establishes clients specific healthcare requirements and schedules medical appointments;

• Facilitates the collection and processing of laboratory specimens such as urine samples blood samples and swabs;

• Processes and maintains the security and confidentiality of patients information in the eClinicalWorks database and other management systems including the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS);

• Utilizes HANDS software to issue eWIC cards to participants in the WIC program to enable them to purchase supplementary foods and infant formula at participating stores and pharmacies;

• Maintains knowledge about evolving public health information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines specifically for Covid-19;

• Administers transfers of patients to the clinic from other clinics and refers existing clients to other public agencies and programs for additional services as required;

• Conducts home visits to identify clients and provide program-specific outreach services.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification (required for certification in capillary finger punctures) AND three months of experience in a health related or social services setting.

(Proof of High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification must be provided at time of application.)

OR:

At least nine semester hours or 18 quarter hours of college-level course work from an accredited college or university in the areas of medical terminology health care skills human anatomy and physiology medical office procedures medical transcription nutrition public or community health or related medical or social services training.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Associates degree or some college education.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Experience in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and data entry.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Some positions may require County-provided certification in capillary finger punctures within six months of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a low risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberculin (TB) screening Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided as applicable. Employee must provide own transportation between facility locations. Failure to acquire/demonstrate the required competence within six months of appointment may be grounds for termination. Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language as determined by the Department. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical / Sensory Work Requirements: Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly uses fine motor skills to utilize computer equipment and healthcare equipment. Constantly required to observe details at close range. Occasionally required to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally operates a motor vehicle safely and legally in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to hazardous fluids. Occasionally exposed to the risk of needlesticks and exposure to communicable diseases.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.