SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    GRANT- FUNDED POSTING
		                     
CLERICAL SPECIALIST A 
HEALTH

Job Number:	11-847				Job Code: P9001 

SALARY																				GRADE
Minimum:	$1,998.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience				          38																												EEOC CODE
    																						    60	

Open Date:  August 2, 2011												Close Date:  August 9, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under the direct supervision in a specialized environment to perform general clerical work involved in compiling and maintaining operating, financial, statistical and data control records at the Health Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possess GED, plus three (3) years experience in appropriate clerical area successfully handling progressively complex trouble-shooting and problem solving duties, or an equivalent combination of education and expertise. (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must be bilingual.
•	Must be able to work periodic night clinic at the discretion of supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Knowledge of computer databases and familiarity with basic data processing or statistical techniques.
•	Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, equipment and machines.
•	Familiar with general medical terminology, especially as it relates to tuberculosis.
•	Ability to work with medical personnel and clerical staff as a team.
•	Ability to receive information from providers by phone in a courteous, accurate and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Searches reports and enters data from written reports on to data base.
•	Maintains a computerized file on patients suspected of having tuberculosis.
•	Report cases to Tennessee Department of Health, TB Control Division.  Report involves the medical reviews, office visits, chest x-rays, drugs dispensed, bacteriology and recommendations.
•	Receives information from health care providers on all TB cases.
•	Type medical charts for new patients.
•	Operate computer, fax and copier.
•	Provides computer help to others in the TB section seeking information. 
•	Perform other duties as assigned.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V