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06/24/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 11

Salary:

$14.31 - $17.80 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Green River District Health Department

Summary:

Responsibilities would include: performing initial physical measurements and history taking including interviewing to obtain history; taking Pottinger growth chart measurements such as weight, height; collecting specimens for laboratory analysis; conducting laboratory procedures according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Acts standards; maintain appropriate laboratory controls; and document services provided.

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Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. 

• Assists the physician and/or registered nurses in facilitating transition of the patient/client from the registration process to the actual receipt of services by professional and technical personnel. Responsibilities would include: performing initial physical measurements and history taking including interviewing to obtain history; taking Pottinger growth chart measurements such as weight, height; collecting specimens for laboratory analysis; conducting laboratory procedures according to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Acts standards; maintain appropriate laboratory controls; and document services provided.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED. Completion of an approved program in Certified Nurse Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, or Certified Phlebotomist Program.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of experience in Public Health or in a medical setting such as; nursing home, hospital, doctor’s office, with experience in providing patient care services, conducting laboratory procedures, or the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

• (N/A)

EXPERIENCE:

• - OR - Two (2) years experienced in Public Health or in a medical setting such as; nursing home, hospital, doctor’s office, with experience in providing patient care services, conducting laboratory procedures, or the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis. OR An equivalent combination or education or experience or training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

• (N/A)

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

• (None)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Interview patient to obtain information for medical record for the new patient or update existing file, explain services that patient may be receiving and/or answer questions raised by patient. Perform appropriate laboratory test according to CLIA and departmental procedures and policy and document results appropriately. These tests may include hematocrit, blood sugar, urinalysis, pregnancy testing. Conduct appropriate laboratory controls and maintain appropriate documentation, take appropriate measurements of patient/client, weight, height blood pressure, head measurement; administer developmental and PASE assessments, vision and hearing screening, etc, document activities and services in patient medical record, counsel patient regarding services of department and Orders supplies to replenish materials used by staff. Stock clinic examining rooms with necessary materials to be used by staff and answer phone and direct calls to appropriate person. May administer the car seat program for the department which would include instructing patients on the use of the seat belt, accounting for rental fee (if applicable) and the car seat restraint.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

• Work is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 03-20-1995

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D