Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

TB CLERK

SALARY: $29,926.00 per year

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis ( TB) Supervisor or designee. The TB Clerk performs routine clerical duties related to the tuberculosis department. Duties may include registering clients, data entry, obtaining general consents, collecting fees from clients, answering telephones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Employee will accurately document all time worked.
2. Responsible for ensuring TB services are consistent with TB Standing Delegation Orders, policies and procedures.
3. Employee responsible for registering patients to TB services.
4. Responsible for opening new records on patients.
5. Responsible for setting up appointments for patients.
6. Responsible for rescheduling patients that lapsed clinic appointments.
7. Responsible for filing records, PPD cards, x-ray cards and other medical forms.
8. Responsible for faxing requests for medical reports or records.
9. Responsible for typing TB 400's on clients.
10. Responsible for calling for laboratory results on clients.
11. Responsible for mailing appointments to clients as needed.
12. Responsible for doing the vision and hearing exams.
13. Responsible for posting lab results in patient's records.
14. Responsible for reviewing all TB encounters.
15. Responsible for transferring TB 400's to the TB Program Case Registry personnel.
16. Responsible for ordering office and lab supplies.
17. Responsible for preparing records for TB case/suspects.
18. Responsible for typing labels on all records.
19. Responsible for ensuring data accuracy for reports.
20. Other duties as assigned

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or GED Equivalency and six (6) months experience in clerical work involving filing and posting medical information for medical records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Knowledge of general office duties (filing, posting, telephone etiquette). Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory tests. Knowledge of computer operation and ability to learn new software programs. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, mathematics, automated equipment and office practices and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of work. Ability to communicate with public in a courteous and effective manner. Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks. Ability to work with others as a team member. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to evaluate information accurately and objectively.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas driving laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must have reliable transportation. Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency. Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position. If additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance prior to performing the assignment.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS:

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Occasional contact with other health, social and educational care agencies and outside organizations. Frequent contact with DHHS staff and other county departments. Communication is via telephone, written communication and face to face.

INTERNAL CONTACTS:

Utilizes tact when dealing with County employees, health, social and educational care providers, and clientele regarding operations issues. Constant contact with Human Resources Office.

Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Comply with Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules/regulations and display a positive public image. As a Cameron County employee, the identity of every client shall be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purpose of an investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding.

DIFFICULTY:

Judgment is required to ensure completion of job activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee. Uses discretion to achieve work goals. Initiative is constantly required to achieve work goals.

GUIDANCE:

As assigned by immediate supervisor or designee. It is the responsibility of the employee to know and maintain contact with their immediate supervisor or designee.

WORKING CONDITION:

Working conditions are primarily in a clinic, office, community center or field setting.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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