Hybrid Undergraduate Health Department Intern bei Hays County, TX

About the Department

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under general supervision of the Local Health Department Manager, the Intern performs administrative work in support of the County’s Local Health Department programs. The Intern performs a variety of duties with different departmental programs to better understand how a Local Health Department functions.

Position Duties

• Performs general office support and clerical functions for the Local Health Department.
• Responds to telephone inquiries.
• Provides quality customer service to clients/patients visiting the Local Health Department.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with educational presentations.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with public and provider educational opportunities.
• Follows established records management laws and regulations regarding document destruction and retention.
• Sorts and files forms, reports, correspondence and related documents.
• Examines letters, forms, documents, and reports for accuracy.
• Operates office machines including personal computer, photocopier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, and calculator.
• Assures the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Communicates all changes and problems to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.

Other Qualifications

• Must complete HIPPA Certification within the first week of employment. Must complete Confidentiality Training within the first week of employment.