Health Science Intern- Dental

Job Description

Job Title: Health Sciences Intern

FLSA: Hourly "Non-Exempt

Bilingual: Preferred

Department: Workforce Development

Representation: Non-Represented

Reports to: Workforce Development Programs Manager

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve. 

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply. 

Job Summary: The Health Sciences Intern performs delegated clinical and administrative duties in support of clinic operations and patient care. The internship will be an immersive program to get high school students acquainted with and excited about careers in health care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will be trained to perform assigned duties, which may include the following tasks:

• Greet and prepare patients for appointments, confirm identity, record vital signs and other appropriate information, verify medication and immunization records, and document interactions.
• Work with certified staff to accurately enter and document medical information in patients' records (flow sheet, progress notes, immunization records, growth charts, etc.).
• Support vaccine clinics and public health events with data entry, patient "traffic control", runner, registration, or other needed roles.
• Maintain cleanliness, inventory, and preparedness of assigned exam rooms.
• Stock exam rooms, nurse's station, vaccine administration station, and lab daily.
• Organize and maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and storage areas.
• Perform patient outreach as directed by the Clinical Team Supervisor.
• Assist the front desk as needed to expedite check-in of patients.
• Perform administrative tasks for site leadership in support of operations and clinical care.
• Support Outreach Migrant Camp events (requires own transportation)

·         Perform other duties as assigned

·         Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

HIPAA Requirements:

Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and subsequent related laws and VG policies. This position may have access to PHI via the electronic health record system used by VG in order to perform the functions of the job. This position is required to read the content of these records only to the extent needed to accomplish the assigned task.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Must be selected from an eligible high school health sciences program.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills.

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.

·         Ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with leadership.

·         Bilingual/bicultural preferred, not required.

Education and Experience:

·         Enrolled in High School

·         Health Sciences High School coursework

·         Must be 16 years of age or older

Behavioral Competencies:

Accountability: Role model VG's mission, vision, and shared values

Customer-Focus: Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations

Teamwork: If someone needs help, help them

Initiative: Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others

Ethical: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work

Respect: Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients

Communication: Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others

Physical Requirements:

Percentage of time spent

·   Standing: 50%

·   Walking: 20%

·   Sitting: 25%

·   Reaching/stooping/bending: 5%

·   Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 20 lbs.

·   Computer usage: 10-20% of most work days

·   Travel: reliable transportation to primary internship site

Working Environment/Physical Hazards

·         Work in back office clinic setting or community-based events

Equipment used:

Office equipment

·         Computer

·         Telephone, fax, copier, scanner

Immunization:

Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC's immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC's Mission.

VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.  The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.