Registration/Data Entry Clerk

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Division/Program Summary:
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) - Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual heath of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts
research and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. The Bureau of Public Health Clinic - Sexually Transmitted Infections operates 8 STI clinics throughout New York City (NYC).

Position Summary:
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) is requesting to hire a Public Health Advisor I (part-time) to work in the Sexual Health Clinics. This person will report to the Clinic Manager. This position navigates intake services which allows direct patient care staff to focus and provide the highest level of service possible. Key responsibilities of this position include greeting visitors, informing patients of the registration process and what will be expected during their visit, collecting and entering demographic information into EMR and obtaining insurance information.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greeter Service.
- Perform clerical functions, such as registration.
- Post laboratory results.
- Collection of fingerstick specimens and phlebotomy as needed.
- Recall clinic patients with reactive results via text, phone and email.
- Patient callback for missed appointment and/or reschedule (as needed).
- Maintain CPR/BLS certification.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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