OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting for a Human Services Specialist IV (Pregnant and Parenting Teens) and related duties as assigned. This full-time position pays $22.03 per hour and is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Employees assigned to this position are subject to Union membership, fees, and dues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and employment with ATHENA may be conditioned upon participation in client’s Union.
**THIS IS A COVID SAFE POSITION AND REQUIRES APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED. **
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Prepare patients before drawing blood and collection of specimens
· Obtain blood and specimens, label, record in electronic health record and package samples according to protocol
· Order and keep inventory of medical supplies
· Maintain and prepare equipment and supplies in clinic rooms
· Assist clinical staff as needed
· Schedule appointments for patients and make appointment reminder calls
· Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
· Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.
· Recommend new approaches, polices, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
· Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.
· Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).
· Ability to work collaboratively.
· Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
· Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to prioritize tasks.
· Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· One year experience drawing blood in clinical setting
· Certificate from accredited phlebotomy training program or certificate from Medical Assistant program
Physical Requirements:
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
The benefits of working for ATHENA include:
· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
· Medical, dental and vision insurance.
· Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
· Pet insurance.
· Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
· 401k with a generous employer match.
· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
· Paid time off.
· Holiday pay.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $22.03 per hour
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