Medical Office Assistant (Child Health) Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Johnston County Public Health Department is hiring a Full-time Bilingual Medical Office Assistant for the Child Health Department. Responsibilities include clinic setup, client management, vital signs, and patient education. Bilingual proficiency is required. Candidates should have knowledge of patient care principles and health department protocols. High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience is required. Salary is based on experience.
Job Description
Medical Office Assistant (Child Health) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Johnston County, NC Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Description The Johnston County Public Health Department has a Full-time Bilingual Medical Office Assistant position available in the Child Health Department. Duties and Responsibilities Will work in Preventive Health Division performing tasks including but not limited to: rotating clinics in assisting with clinic setup, managing client flow, explaining clinic procedures to clients, positioning clients, weights and measurements, checking vital signs, demonstrating personal hygiene, and assuring that clients understand professional diagnosis and medication instructions. Bilingual required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Some knowledge of the principles and practices of patient care and techniques of practical nursing. Some knowledge of common health and safety precautions in working in local health departments. Some knowledge of dental clinic operations and protocols. Ability to work with staff and patients, under supervision, as set up by departmental policies. Ability to maintain clerical records and to compile reports from these records. Ability to use sound judgment and empathy in dealing with patients. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Desired Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development diploma, completion of a one-year formal training course in medical office assisting at a community college or technical institute; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and a combination of one year of clerical and health/dental related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time. Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.
PLEASE NOTE
Final candidates’ subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned. If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date. We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.
