Community Health Educator Phlebotomist- Per Diem

Summary:

Provide pre and post test HIV counseling and education to clients of Baystate Emergency Department and the community at large. Outreach & organizing support at community events and related duties as assigned. Incumbent will support the delivery of quality health care and the elimination of health disparities among targeted populations.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Conduct Counseling & Testing in a Community Health Center

2) Conduct community outreach & organizing

3) Provide HIV/AIDS education; Understand harm reduction as it relates to HIV, Viral Hepatitus & STI

4) Community oriented; knowledge of local service networks and available resources in the community

5) Self motivated; ability to work independently

6) Maintain & submit complete & accurate records, data sheets, confidential forms, & blood submission forms

7) Schedule appointments & conduct walk-in sessions

8) Ability to work full-time (40hrs/week) and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

9) Perform finger sticks and veinipuntures

Required Work Experience:

1) 1 year phlebotomy experience required

Preferred Work Experience:

1) Two (2) years experience in HIV/AIDS prevention & education;2 years experience in community outreach & organizing

Skills and Competencies:

1) Computer literacy, strong organizational & record keeping, Bilingual written & verbal preferred -Demonstrated cultural competency with low-income, intravenous drug users and African American & Latino target populations

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - OtherOtherOther, Driver License - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$27.13 - $31.19 - $36.88

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.