Public Health Assistant
City of Pharr•Pharr, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Public Health Assistant is an entry-level, onsite, full-time position that strengthens City of Pharr Public Health Department initiatives through dependable administrative and community-facing support. This role exists to help residents access timely information and to sustain smooth program operations.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of public health concepts, community resources, and health promotion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and data entry systems
- Strong organization, time management, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgment in sensitive situations
Responsibilities
- Front-line customer assistance
- Scheduling and coordination
- Records and database maintenance
- Preparation of program materials
- Support for outreach and public education activities
- Social media and basic communications support
- Cross-coverage for multiple program areas as departmental priorities shift
- Preparing the office for resident inquiries and reviewing updates from Public Health Department staff
- Assisting walk-ins and callers
- Updating program logs
- Organizing documents so information is current and easy to retrieve
- Assembling educational materials for a community event
- Posting scheduled updates to departmental social media
- Coordinating with partners when residents need referrals
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
