What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Representative position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
Description - External
JOB SUMMARY
- Assists in providing the provision of health education and outreach to migrant and seasonal farm workers in a five (5) county area. Facilitates monthly group-based health education classes, conducting individual home visits, coordinating referrals and follow-up to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Serves as resource for Spanish interpretation as needed.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health System's insurance company.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - External
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 1 - 2 years Secretarial field (Required)
- Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Spanish
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Job Description URL
http://www.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/OutreachRepresentative-89120-9-14-18.pdf
