Med/Clinical Specialist 1 OR 2 (Medical and Preventive Services)

Med/Clin Spec 1
Pay Grade: I
Salary Range:  $38,000 - $42,819.47
or 
Med/Clin Spec 2
Pay Grade J
Salary Range: $47,101.41 - $51,819.12

Connect passion with purpose. The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes, and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives.   
 
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidates for the position of Medical/Clinical Specialist 1 or 2 within the Fulton County Board of Health in the Medical and Preventive Services.  

This is a full-time, grant-funded position. 

Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. 

Med/Clin Spec 1 
Under supervision, learns to perform laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Analyzes specimens, interprets, records and reports results.

Med/Clin Spec 2
Under general supervision, performs laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Analyzes specimens, interprets, records and reports results.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results
• Collects samples and conducts chemical analysis to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components
• Defends, interprets and issues report on results of analysis or testing
• Determines and maintains inventory necessary to facilitate smooth operation of the laboratory
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal laboratory licensure requirements
• Establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results
• May develop, standardize, evaluate, and/or modify procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis and experiments
• Monitors staff adherence to and observes principles, rules, regulations and safety precautions
• Obtains specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying for analysis
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in qualitative analysis
• Performs testing and quality assurance procedures

Medical/Clinical Specialist 1 Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility for certification OR Associate's degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of clinical laboratory experience.

Medical/Clinical Specialist 2 Qualifications
Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 1 (LSP010) or position equivalent. Note: Must meet state clinical laboratory licensure personnel requirements as technician and federal (CLIA 88) requirement for high complexity technical clinical laboratory testing personnel

Employment Information
  
 Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
  
 Fulton County Board of Health accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. Fulton County Board of Health will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
 The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.   
 
  As an employee of Fulton County Board of Health, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
 If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: fcboh.hr@dph.ga.gov 
 
  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
  
  Performance Aptitudes: 
   Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies, and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.
   Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
   Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.
   Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
   Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations; ability to utilize principles of basic probability and statistical inference.
   Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; deal with concrete and abstract variables; and analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
   Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
  
   *District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*    
 
  The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected categories when making selections.  
     
  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.