Community health specialist - full time | Opelika, AL

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  • Location: Salem, AL

quickly for coverage purposes, have excellent communication and customer service skills and be flexible and reliable. You will start your day at CBH reception from 8am-10am Mondays & Tuesdays and work late clinics Wednesday & Thursdays 10am-7pm, working reception from 5pm-7pm on those late clinic days.

Late clinic work is a requirement of this position as part of the regular rotation and for coverage purposes. You are also primary backup to reception for coverage needs including staff out unexpectedly, planned vacation coverage etc. Reception clinic hours are 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday and Fridays 8am-5pm. You will help coordinate and support records and reception. This position has the

potential to become full-time reception in the future, based off business and program needs. You will help promote a positive environment for the department, as you work closely with the public, individuals in services, their families and key staff to meet program goals and guidelines.

If you enjoy a positive and diverse work environment, this may be the opportunity that you are looking for! GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESIndependently perform a variety of responsible administrative support activities to promote and maintain effective program services, according to established practice and procedures; performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWork under the general supervision

of a higher level administrative or professional employee, who assigns work, sets goals and reviews work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with department and program policies and goals.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDSupervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, may provide training and give instruction to volunteers, interns, and other office staff. Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following RECEPTION• Cover and work reception opening/closing clinic, lunch/break coverage and as needed as primary backup and at times primarily working front desk. • Greet, direct and screen consumers/public-requesting services, providing information relating to county, department, and/or program services for making referrals/recommendations to other agencies for service.

Interprets office policy to communicate information about services. • Assist with filling out electronic and paper forms at check in and as needed. • Schedule/Reschedule in person and telehealth therapy and prescriber appointments in Dr Cloud and zoom health. • Support clinicians and supervisors as well as multiple prescribers. • Photocopy. • Set up meetings, as needed. • Make appropriate community referrals for other services not offered at this location• Complete weekly CBH insurance checks.

RECORDS/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT• Assist Children's Behavioral Health records OS2 & OS3. • Scan, rename, upload records daily. • Makes copies as requested for records requests following HIPAA guidelines, policy and procedures. • Data enter the released information in ROI tracking sheet from the records requests for audit purposes. • Create and Maintain charts, as needed. • Shift charts in records room as needed for additional space. • Assist with pool vehicles taking for cleaning and maintenance for all onsite vehicles including driving to & from motor pool, as needed.

Floor Monitor• Acts as Floor Monitor for the building to assist in evacuations/drills. • Other job duties assigned by supervisor. Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING • High school diploma, or equivalent; AND• One year of general office experience; OR• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. • This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No.

12549). • This assignment is represented by a union. • This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of modern office practices, procedures and techniques; arithmetic and general record keeping/bookkeeping practices; modern office equipment and machinery and their intended use; a variety of computer systems and software; and basic knowledge of English composition, spelling and grammar.

Skill and ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed; access and use various computer systems and software; accurately and effectively perform the various assigned tasks and duties following general procedure and program policies; meet and assist clients, staff, and the general public in a courteous, professional manner; understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions, communication, and procedures; apply newly assigned procedures and practices to specific work assignments; and provide backup to other positions as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOperates a motor vehicle; sits; stands; moves about the work area; reaches overhead; bends forward; lifts up to 35 lbs. carries items up to 15 lbs. for up to 30 feet; moves carts weighing up to 50 lbs. pushes and pulls items weighing up to 2 lbs. rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; ability to hear through stethoscope; depth perception; distinguishes colors and shades; may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, humidity, wet areas; may have exposure to office chemicals such as toner for copiers and fax machines; potentialexposure to Blood/Body fluid.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links.

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