technical medical associate i - Sumter, SC, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $33, $38,931.00 Annually

Location : Sumter County, SC

Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number: 161980/

Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Pee Dee

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: EC20

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 4

Hiring Range - Min.: $33,931.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $38,931.00

Opening Date: 02/15/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

Provides supportive services in the Preventive Health clinics by assisting with client screening and related laboratory and clinical support tasks. The Technical Medical Associate (Lab Tech) must also complete fast track visits independently after meeting agency lab requirements demonstrating competency in phlebotomy. The Technical Medical Associate (Lab Tech) will provide services in the various health departments as scheduled/assigned, primarily Sumter County Health Department and Clarendon County Health Department. Other health departments and community sites may be assigned.

Client Screening: Provides and confirms completion of the DHEC-1859 (General Health History) and DHEC Reproductive Health History) by the client the E.H.R. system. Obtains specimens for ordered lab tests and prepares and packages specimens for transport to the lab.

Client Screening Support: Retrieves and prints lab reports for nursing staff to review and delivers reports to medical records for appropriate filing for any labs prior to E.H.R. implementation. Orders and restocks screening support services supplies, Assists other members of the preventive health team with laboratory needs.

Laboratory and Related Services Support: Performs routine laboratory and clinical support duties, including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, client data entry, ordering supplies and educational materials, collating educational packets, etc. Performs lab controls, cleans, and sterilizes surfaces and instruments, and performs appropriate autoclave maintenance, as indicated. Attends and participates in all required meetings and training sessions.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.

Agency Additional Requirements: High school diploma, Completion of a SC approved certified medical assistant program of study and/or certified medical nursing assistant program.

Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.

Employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or other public health emergency, which involves being subject to duty and or available during an emergency response via communications device on a 24-hour basis; and participates in/responds to Public Health Outbreaks and other priority response efforts.

You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English/Spanish. Preferred skilled in phlebotomy.
Additional Comments

EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. ?SC DHEC does ?not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants needing an accommodation for ?medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (Public Health). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

• Yes
• No

02

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

04

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

05

How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• DHEC Career Fair
• Other

06

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?

• Yes
• No

10

All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a high school diploma?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you completed a SC approved certified medical assistant program of study and/or certified medical nursing assistant program?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you skilled in phlebotomy?

• Yes
• No

Required Question