Biometric Health Screener Intern

Utah Retirement Systems•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PEHP Healthy Utah is seeking personable, positive, passionate people to perform biometric health screenings for PEHP members. Gain valuable experience in the health field as a biometric health screener. Work with a health-conscious team traveling the state of Utah performing valuable health screening tests and consultations. Educate participants about their testing results and inspire changes that improve their health and wellbeing. Experience is not necessary: education and training are provided. Assists with preparation and set-up of testing events and scheduling appointments. Greets members and performs tests including blood glucose, blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol. Consults with members on health status and risks, referring them to appropriate health improvement resources. Records results and enters biometric data into system. Adheres to Bloodborne Pathogen/Exposure Control Plan and communicates results of tests appropriately and effectively. Conducts quality control activities to ensure reliability of data. Complies with data privacy rules and regulations related to collecting and reporting Protected Health Information (PHI). Successful performance requires strong communication, excellent customer service, flexibility, adaptability, and basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Personal computer operations.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to develop the following skills: Gather health data.
Protect health-related information.
Understand basic medical terminology.
Perform blood pressure measurement.
Perform finger stick technique to measure cholesterol, glucose, and A1C.
Measure body composition.
Must possess excellent communication skills: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely.
Must have the ability to: Follow written and verbal instructions.
Work independently.
Compose formal documents, reports, and records.
Deal effectively with workload and time deadlines.
Manage multiple projects effectively.
Maintain comprehensive records and files.
Work with the public and develop effective working relationships.
Prioritize work.
Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
Individual must be physically capable of safely operating a vehicle, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record based upon data provided by a current Department of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Experience in areas such as: customer service, clerical or administrative functions, data entry, or biometric screening is preferred.
Preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in a health-related field.
It is recommended that Biometric Health Screeners be vaccinated with Hepatitis B series.

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of testing locations, such as placing chairs and tables.
Greets participants and completes intake process.
Adheres to the testing schedules.
Schedules participants.
Escorts all participants to the appropriate testing station.
Records all testing results on the result form and on the member profile.
Determines what rebates a member may qualify for.
Conducts quality control comparing final print out of results to results obtained from session.
Assists with the removal of the testing equipment at the end of the day.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Performs other duties as required.
Learn how to administer biometric tests.
Become proficient at interpreting biometric testing results.
Identify potential health risks.
Develop strong communication skills for consultations.