Description

POSITION TITLE: Employee Health Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Employee Health

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: CEO

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time or Part Time

DESCRIPTION OF POSITON

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and

older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are not required to

serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employee Health Clerk will perform clerical tasks such as record keeping, 

appointment setting, and supply inventory. They will also be responsible for completing 

all employee health screenings for pre-employment checks. He/she will also maintain

employee documents, compile data, and develop reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling appointments
• Meet and greet new hires
• Assists with employee onboarding
• Updating and filing employee records
• Using computer applications
• Answering telephones
• Maintain work area and supplies
• Maintain confidentially
• Pre-Employment screenings
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Medical Assistant certificate or equivalent. Experience in a clinical setting is preferred. The individual must have strong communications and interpersonal skills

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK

ENVIRONMENT

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME

• Standing/Walking -34-66%
• Sitting -34-66%
• Twisting -34-66%
• Lifting/Carrying -34-66%
• Pushing/Pulling -1-33%
• Climbing (Ascending/descending) -34-66%
• Bending/Stooping -34-66%
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66%
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66%
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods -34-66%

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• 2-10 Pounds -34-66%
• 11-20 Pounds -34-66%
• 21-30 Pounds -1-33%
• 31-40 Pounds -1-33%
• 41-50 Pounds -1-33%
• 51 Pounds or More -1-33%

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings -67-100%
• Working outdoors -34-66%
• Working with or near chemicals -1-33%
• Working near radiation sources -1-33%
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases -1-33%
• Working with hazardous waste materials -1-33%
• Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require -1-33%
• Using hand tools -1-33%
• Potential for cuts and bruises -1-33%
• Driving company or personal vehicle -34-66%

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

• Ability to express or exchange ideas -67-100%
• Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices -67-100%
• Ability to perform secondary level math -67-100%
• Ability to read at a secondary level -67-100%

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization

for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large

volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others.

Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with

peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.

III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external

customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of

performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.

• Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.
• Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)
• Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury.
• Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.

V. EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an

ongoing basis.

VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining

standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing

work at assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.

Category I

Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective

measures to perform the task.

Category II

Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task.

Appropriate protective measures are readily available.

Category III

Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or

mucous membranes.

The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a

“Direct threat” in the workplace.