Current Opportunities at TCHD
Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team!
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please no phone calls
Please no phone calls
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled
Environmental Sanitarian or Sanitarian in Training (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Sanitarian
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate:$24.50
OR
Sanitarian in Training (SIT)
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate: $22.25
Job Type: Full-time
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate:$24.50
OR
Sanitarian in Training (SIT)
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate: $22.25
Job Type: Full-time
Clerical Specialist Medical Clinic (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Medical Records/ Clinic Clerical Specalist admits patients to the clinic and documenting patient demographic and insurance information utilizing appropriate chart forms in the agency’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and schedules medical and dental appointments.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a high school a diploma or equivalent, a medical assisting education/certification is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance rules/billing practices, and previous experience working with an EMR is a plus. One to three years of medical office experience with a good understanding of medical office procedures and documentation requirements is needed. Should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, etc.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
- Meets and greets clients within clinic setting
-Records client demographic information in EMR including patient height/weight, etc.
-Ensures client medical insurance is inputted into EMR.
-Directs clients to appropriate area of clinic.
-Performs computer data entry assignments.
-Performs various administrative duties for the nursing/clinic department including preparing reports, composing correspondence, answering phone calls, etc.
-Assists with clinic desk duties that include but are not limited to scheduling client appointments, collecting client payments/issuing receipts.
-Schedules appointments and makes calls to clients to remind them of clinical appointments.
-Scans charts.
-Prepares paper and EMR charts for medical patients
-Prepares charts for audits.
-Fills in for support staff, as needed.
-Performs various administrative duties for the department including preparing reports, composing correspondence, answering phone calls, etc.
-Maintains departmental files in a confidential manner.
-Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
-Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
-Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
-Regular, punctual attendance
Starting wage: $15.50
Under general supervision, the Medical Records/ Clinic Clerical Specalist admits patients to the clinic and documenting patient demographic and insurance information utilizing appropriate chart forms in the agency’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and schedules medical and dental appointments.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a high school a diploma or equivalent, a medical assisting education/certification is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance rules/billing practices, and previous experience working with an EMR is a plus. One to three years of medical office experience with a good understanding of medical office procedures and documentation requirements is needed. Should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, etc.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
- Meets and greets clients within clinic setting
-Records client demographic information in EMR including patient height/weight, etc.
-Ensures client medical insurance is inputted into EMR.
-Directs clients to appropriate area of clinic.
-Performs computer data entry assignments.
-Performs various administrative duties for the nursing/clinic department including preparing reports, composing correspondence, answering phone calls, etc.
-Assists with clinic desk duties that include but are not limited to scheduling client appointments, collecting client payments/issuing receipts.
-Schedules appointments and makes calls to clients to remind them of clinical appointments.
-Scans charts.
-Prepares paper and EMR charts for medical patients
-Prepares charts for audits.
-Fills in for support staff, as needed.
-Performs various administrative duties for the department including preparing reports, composing correspondence, answering phone calls, etc.
-Maintains departmental files in a confidential manner.
-Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
-Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
-Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
-Regular, punctual attendance
Starting wage: $15.50
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Helper (Part Time 8-16 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision the Breastfeeding Peer Helper is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Has breastfed at least one baby (exclusively or substantially) for at least six (6) months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding), is of similar economic, educational, and cultural background as the WIC participants. Individual must be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and has a telephone and is willing to make phone calls from home outside of normal clinic hours. Must have reliable transportation.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
Starting Wage: $14.00 per hour
Under general supervision the Breastfeeding Peer Helper is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Experience and Education Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Has breastfed at least one baby (exclusively or substantially) for at least six (6) months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding), is of similar economic, educational, and cultural background as the WIC participants. Individual must be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and has a telephone and is willing to make phone calls from home outside of normal clinic hours. Must have reliable transportation.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
- Makes contact with WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the clinic, by phone, in home and/or hospital visits.
- Offers breastfeeding help, support, and discusses breastfeeding goals.
- Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all assigned clients.
- Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers (benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding).
- Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
- Refers mothers to lactation consultants, physicians, or social services agencies, according to clinic protocols.
- Assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support group meetings.
- Makes self-available to clients outside of normal 8:00-4:00 working hours to mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
- Assists in training new breastfeeding peer helpers.
- Maintains departmental files in a confidential manner.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested, and is required to be punctual at these meetings.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records and accurately completes reports by required deadlines.
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
- Regular, punctual attendance
Starting Wage: $14.00 per hour
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
TCHD is always searching for qualified individuals to expand our medical practice. Contact the Health Commissioner for more information
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services