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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Scheduling Specialist is responsible scheduling mobile health services in Harris County. Ensuring a full schedule for the team who provides services in the community for immunization services, mobile health clinic, and special events. The Scheduling Specialist will work with various community organization to support the development of new partners to identify the needs of Harris County residents. Ensuring that different population groups receive mobile health services throughout the community in Harris County. This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Scheduling Supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and maintain the mobile health services team schedules by managing calendars for events, ongoing partner locations, and supporting special events. Working with partners gathering needed paperwork from interested parties seeking mobile health services.
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Establish and maintain relationships with Harris County partners such as Harris County Precincts, School Districts, Colleges, Houses of Worship, Shelters, and private businesses.
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Ensure mobile health services are scheduled in the weekly rotation, focusing on equitable access and high priority communities. Utilizing data to help support the creation of new partners.
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Assists in preparing various statistical reports relating to clinical operations and patient services.
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Maintain open communication internally, with Outreach Team, Access-team, Operations Managers, and other HCPH divisions/offices as needed about any changes and updates that directly affect scheduling.
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Maintain professional relationship with community partners, problem solving issues that may arise when scheduling mobile health services.
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Other duties as assigned, including onsite support at special events and special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Education:
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High school Diploma or equivalent
Experience:-
One (1) year experience scheduling services, events, or community related events.
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One (1) year experience working with community partners for joint events or operations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-
Knowledge of the principles and practice of public health including resilience, equity, and social determinants of health.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, including team management, delegation of responsibilities, and coaching.
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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment when responding to client issues and concerns.
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Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions.
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Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
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Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership-
Understands the organizational mission
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Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
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Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration-
Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
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Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
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Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation-
Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics-
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
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Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
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Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
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Uses sound judgment
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Self-motivated
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Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication-
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation
but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other days and hours as necessary.
Weekend or after hours may be required if needed to attend special events.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
On occasion, this job may require off-site visits to locations inside of Harris County and/or working off site at a field site, which may be outdoors.
Physical Demands:
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
At times, this role may be required to work at a site which could require working in hot or cold outdoor temperatures.
Work Location:
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.