Job Description
Overview
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well. Values: We commit to being... Caring: We will treat our clients, community and coworkers with compassion and kindness. Accountable: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Respectful: We will respect all individuals without bias and value their uniqueness. Equitable: We will provide services and care equitably to all of our clients throughout the community. Service: We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed child care providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!
Job Skills / Requirements
New Pay $15.80 per hour 4-DAY WORK WEEK; bilingual AND non-bilingual positions
Bilingual must speak fluent English and Spanish (additional $1 bilingual skills pay upon successful completion of language assessment at hire stage).
Two 21) Full-time open positions; 37.5 hours per week with full benefits package. Four (4) day work week Monday thru Thursday.
Work hours required: M, T, Th (8 am - 5:30 pm) Wednesday (8 am to 7 pm) Closed on Friday
Internal application deadline February 10, 2023.
External application deadline February 15, 2023.
Clinical Services Representatives deliver outstanding customer service for all clients internal/external customers while providing efficient and effective daily operations of the Public Health Clinic and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) programs. They expedite check-in/check-out process by reviewing appointment status to view information regarding appointment and insurance information. Examples of work include: schedules client appointments; greets clients; routes clientele, determines client’s financial status; completes registration forms; prepares and maintains client health record, collects service fees and processes client bills, conducts community outreach activities, and makes referrals according to program procedures.
High school graduate (or GED) plus 1 year of experience or 6 months of experience and 6 months of education in business, medically related field or nutrition/health education. Acceptable required experience in customer service. Office, clinical, public health or fast-paced environment preferred. Cash handling experience a plus!
Background check.
May apply directly online at www.lfchd.org
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information / Benefits
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and part-time eligible employees, including paid time off (annual and sick leave accruals). Employee benefits summary: Four medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account. Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month. Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive. Additional benefits include basic life insurance and long term disability; cafeteria plans; wellness program, employee assistance program; paid holidays; paid annual leave and paid sick leave; and tuition reimbursement program. Retirement Benefits include the Kentucky Employees' Retirement System and Cash Balance plan and Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
This job reports to the Team Leader Business Services
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.
Number of Openings for this position: 2