Job Description

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Two full-time positions available with the Health Department, Sexual Health Clinic Division located at 2400 Troost Avenue
Salary Range: $17.35-$26.47/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 08, 2023 As a condition of employment with the City of KCMO Health Department, all new employees will be required to submit or provide documentation of receiving influenza (Flu) Vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Takes sexual health medical histories and explains treatment procedures to patients, prepares patients for examinations, and assists the Nurse/Clinician during examinations.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, and performs basic laboratory procedures, such as such as gram stain, RPR, culture plating, wet prep.
• Sterilizes instruments, performs a variety of laboratory specimen collection procedures as required (venipuncture, finger sticks, etc.) and conducts routine laboratory work on collected specimens.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for transport to reference laboratory and returns related reports.
• Contacts patients regarding abnormal or irregular laboratory results and instructs patients about medication and special instructions.
• Prepares and administers medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections\xe2\x80\x94including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a Physician/Clinician or Registered Nurse, transmits prescription refills as directed, and performs phlebotomy.
• Performs administrative duties that include using computer applications, answering telephones, welcomes patients, updates and files patient medical records, codes and fills patient out forms, schedules appointments, and conducts appointment reminders.
• Assists with laboratory services and handling correspondences.
• Performs training and orientation for students of phlebotomy during their medical assistant internship with the Division.
• Performs training and orientation of phlebotomy for Disease Intervention Staff and new clinical staff.
• Orders stock items for the clinics, stocks examination rooms as needed, cleans, sanitizes and prepares exam rooms before and following examinations, and cleans examination rooms at the end of the clinic day.
• Communicates eligibility criterias, and any applicable laws or regulations affecting delivery of services provided by the Department.
• Refers significant technical medical questions and data to Public Health Nurse Supervisor.
• Assists the nursing supervisor with stock medications as needed.
• Completes Gen Probe report at the end of the morning clinic and afternoon STD clinic day and document.
• Performs duties to prepare and close daily clinic operations.
• Assists nursing staff/supervisor with all other duties as assigned by nursing supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in clinical laboratory work.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, especially with some exposure to reproductive health systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to relating warmly and effectively to the clinic patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to following instructions, making accurate observations, and relating well to the patients during their visit to the clinic as well as establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the other employees.
• Demonstrates an understanding of providing non-biased, non-judgmental and gender affirming care.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 1 year of experience in a clinical health setting performing medical assistant duties; OR completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City\xe2\x80\x99s Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri\'s city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org. If claiming military veterans\' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans\xe2\x80\x99 points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during \xe2\x80\x9cwartime\xe2\x80\x9d and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code \xc2\xa7 4211).