What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT I position at NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES?
Job Details
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.45 Hourly
Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of Health Education Program Coordinator, the Health Education Assistant I assists with clerical duties and patient education duties as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs assigned clerical duties in the clinic
- Monitors the Blood Pressure Desk
- Coordinates a wide range of health education services, including recruiting members, establishing referral system, providing scheduling and logistical support to promote the well-being of patients and the community
- Assists in distributing written Health Education materials
- May be required to work sometimes at satellite NEMS sites and/or at weekend events
- Provides assistance in the educating clients on the scope of services available at NEMS
- Participates in community outreach programs as needed
- Provides group class or one-on-one health education services to members and the general public
- Counsels patients on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, smoking cessation, substance abuse, teen health, Hepatitis B, preventive cancer screening and immunization, etc.
- Serves as a resource to patients and provides them with the best information available
- Collects, tabulates, and analyzes program data, and prepares monthly services reports
- Provides phone call services and schedules appointments for patients for the events and services such as classes and support groups
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum high school degree or equivalent
- Two years of work experience in a health clinic or a health care facility preferred
- Ability to operate a digital blood pressure monitor preferred
- Must be able to work sometimes at satellite NEMS sites and/or at weekend events
- Ability to perform clerical duties efficiently and in a timely manner
- Ability to present ideas accurately, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing; assists in the promotion of public health education programs
- Ability to work with a computer on Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required
LANGUAGE:
- Fluent in Chinese, both oral and written (Cantonese &/or Mandarin)
- Must be able to read and write English fluently
STATUS:
- This is a FLSA Non-exempt position.
- This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
Salary : $30 - $33
