Temporary Health Services Assistant - DOPH

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks multiple Temporary Health Services Assistants - DOPH who will be assigned to various units with Public Health in their Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Temecula and Lake Elsinore Clinics.

The incumbent in this position will provide client education individually or in a classroom setting, obtain information from clients through WIC WISE on computer, issue benefits electronically, community-based outreach, medical provider visits, local vendor liaison events and Farmers' market programs.

Nutrition desires candidates with experience demonstrating good communication skills and knowledge of the WIC program.

Under direct supervision, assists professional staff within the Department of Public Health (DOPH) or other medical staff by providing a variety of client services, which includes basic administrative, clerical, and technical support services for clients/patients and the public; acts as a liaison between the Department of Public Health and the community; and performs other related duties as required.

Incumbents within the Health Services Assistant - Department of Public Health class is responsible for assisting the Department of Public Health professional staff by providing client services for a variety of health-related programs.

Specific assignments vary on the particular branch or program to which they are assigned.

Incumbents report to professional staff in the branch or unit to which they are assigned and, under the direction of a Medical Provider, perform a variety of duties including medical and nursing support duties for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses.

Schedule: M, W, Thu, Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM and Tue: 10:30AM-7:00PM
Must be willing to Travel between multiple clinics.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Establish effective lines of communication between the Department of Public Health and the community; provide basic information about health services, policies, and procedures to clients/patients and the public; provide outreach information/education of health programs to a targeted population and/or community.

• Assist professional staff in the Department of Public Health to teach and encourage development of good health habits and preventive care; teach health education classes to clients.

• Provide health counseling to low-risk clients; screen for eligibility for participation in health programs; provide second language interpretation support, as needed; determine client/patient progress and determine whether recommendations regarding health are being followed.

• Provide feedback, both verbally and in writing, to licensed profession...