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What is a public health associate?

A Public Health Associate is a professional who supports public health initiatives by assisting in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. They typically work with government agencies, community organizations, or healthcare institutions to collect data, implement public health programs, and educate communities. Their role may involve conducting outreach, analyzing health risks, and supporting policy development. Public Health Associates often gain hands-on experience in public health practice and may use the position as a stepping stone for advanced careers in epidemiology, health administration, or related fields.

What does a public health associate do?

A typical day for a Public Health Associate involves collecting and analyzing public health data, supporting the development and implementation of community health initiatives, and preparing reports to share findings with supervisors and stakeholders. You may spend time collaborating with team members, participating in outreach events, or coordinating with local health agencies to address current health concerns. Depending on the employer, you might also assist with workshops, educational campaigns, or policy research. The role is generally dynamic and project-oriented, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and make a tangible impact in the community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a public health associate?

To thrive as a Public Health Associate, you need a strong background in public health concepts, data analysis, and program implementation, often supported by a degree in public health or related field. Familiarity with epidemiological software, statistical tools like SPSS or SAS, and standard reporting systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you work effectively across different community organizations and stakeholders. These abilities enable Public Health Associates to analyze community health issues, support effective interventions, and ensure successful program outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Public Health Associate job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Accounting Technician/Case Aide - Public Health

Steele County Minnesota

Owatonna, MN • On-site

$28.04 - $31.49/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description
Department: Public Health
Immediate Supervisor: Accounting Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
DBM Rating: B23
Union: AFSCME - Courthouse Unit
Job Summary
The Accounting Technician provides high quality customer service through interactions with Steele County residents, internal departments and various external entities. The Accounting Technician processes payments on behalf of the County and ensures accuracy of disbursements and receipts as well as prepares department payroll for processing. When not doing accounting work, the person who fills this role will assist all of public health with office and case aide related tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Assists in maintaining all departmental accounts receivable for patient and program health care services in conjunction with the Finance office:
      o Codes receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts and prepares deposits.
      o Process health insurance remits in electronic health system.
    • Responsible for departmental accounts payable in conjunction with the Finance Office:
      • Codes vouchers for vendor bills to coincide with specific program cost percentages.
      • Verifies calculations and codes vouchers for contracted services and staff mileage and reimbursements.
      • Reconciles credit card expenses and receipts.
    • Posts departmental payroll information in system.
    • Assist with inventory counts and putting inventory into tracking system.
    • Assist with entering and scanning client information into the electronic record.
    • Assist with chart audits and waiver vendor billing issues.
    • Assess client insurance eligibility.
    • Comply with the Code of Ethics for employees of the County, the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
    • Performs general office, customer service and/or clerical duties within the department such as:
      • Addresses customer questions over the phone or in person concerning department functions and operations.
      • Maintains office records, files and records retention schedules.
      • Provides backup support and assistance at front desk.
    • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

Minimum qualifications
  • 2 year technical or associate degree with emphasis in: accounting, finance, business administration or related field
  • 2 years directly related accounting experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to pass a standard background check

Essential Knowledge
  • Fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping functions, procedures, and operations as it pertains to accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Laws, rules, regulations and requirements pertaining to areas of accounting responsibility.
  • Fundamentals of general office and general administrative procedures and operational requirements.
  • Office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or customized systems/applications used within the county/department for accounting processing.
  • Knowledge of basic record retention, record/file/database maintenance requirements.
  • Basic understanding of data privacy requirements, provisions as it impacts the processing of accounting and financial records.

Essential Skills
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department heads, and representatives of other agencies.
  • Understanding, applying and following regulations, guidelines, statutes, reporting requirements/deadlines.
  • Customer service and human relation skills in assisting, dealing with and applying proper phone etiquette and informational assistance in dealing with employees, agencies, the public and department staff concerning addressing payroll, accounts payable, account questions, etc.
  • Time management and organizing work priorities to accomplish tasks in accordance with deadlines and established schedules.
  • Performing duties that require attention to precision, detail and accuracy.
  • Reviewing, proofing, reconciling, auditing and correcting coding and data entry of accounting records.
  • Preparing accounting reports, summaries, balances and statutory reports and forms.
  • Applying and following accounting and recordkeeping operations in the maintenance of and processing of financial records or reports.
  • Performing general office and clerical functions required within the office of assignment.
  • Basic math skills needed to add, subtract, multiple and divide units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and/or decimals.
  • Using and operating computers and applying office productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and customized accounting software or applications utilized by the department/county.
  • Performing work assignments requiring attention to detail, precision and accuracy and in accordance with set deadlines.
  • Performing assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established and set departmental operations.

Physical Job Requirements (Percentage of Time)
Category: Sedentary Work
  • Stand: occasionally (1-33%)
  • Walk: occasionally (1-33%)
  • Sit: continuously (66-100%)
  • Use of hands: frequently (34-66%)
  • Reach with hands & arms: occasionally (1-33%)
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: occasionally (1-33%)
  • Talk or hear: continuously (66-100%)
  • Taste or smell: never
  • Lift & carry: up to 10 pounds continuously (66-100%)

Working Conditions
Duties of the job are primarily administrative in nature performed in a typical County office. The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal for the classification.
This description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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