COVID-19 Tester

Company: Fair Haven Community Health Care
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

For nearly 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients.

It?s an exciting time for FHCHC. We are growing and looking for great talent to join us! If you are a passionate, caring professional interested in improving the health of our community, we?d like to know more about you.

Fair Haven Community Health Care

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 80,000 office visits in 14 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is ?To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.?

This is a unique and exciting opportunity as FHCHC is about to double its current pediatric patients by virtue of a novel collaboration with its local academic health center. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

Join our incredible medical team and make a difference TODAY! We are in the midst of the biggest public health crisis of our lives where every aspect of the way we live is affected. Fair Haven Community Health Center has been at the forefront of the Covid-19 response in the State of Connecticut and we need motivated professionals to join our team.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Special Programs and Advocacy, the COVID-19 Tester will work with the COVID testing and vaccine teams at various locations in the community and assist with patient intake.

Duties and responsibilities

+ Perform PCR collections for all age groups and processes specimens following established procedures and techniques

+ Follows in-process quality control procedures. Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner, if required.

+ Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis

+ Adheres to universal protocol precautions when disposing of all contaminated items in compliance with standard precautions and protocol while performing phlebotomy and/or laboratory procedures

+ Provide superior customer service to all patients

+ Travel to additional sites when needed

+ The COVID-19 Tester will perform other duties as needed to promote safe and equitable treatment in community sites.

Qualifications

+ High School diploma, or GED is required. Job related experience and clinical experience is referred but not required.

+ Customer Service experience, preferably with the general public.

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English) is also desirable.

+ The successful candidate must be professional in appearance and demeanor; be kind and empathetic and can problem solve and think critically when faced with issues.

Direct reports

+ None

OSHA Status

Category I?Increased Risk Position

Potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical setting.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records,

Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions

Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.

American with Disabilities Requirements

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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