Processing Assistant IV

Person County Government; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Person County Government is seeking a Processing Assistant IV for the Health Department to provide clerical support to Maternal Health, Family Planning, and related programs.

The position is in the Management Support section, requiring a valid driver’s license, and a 37.5 hour workweek with 1950 annual hours. Salary is determined by education and experience, with verification steps in hiring.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least two years of office/secretarial experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunization programs while adhering to the rules and regulations regarding these services.
• Determines eligibility for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, and Immunization programs.
• Updates demographics for each patient.
• Verifies insurance status.
• Verifies household income.
• Has patient sign appropriate forms for the visit.
• Provides direct clerical support to the Family Planning Program Coordinator.
• Covers front desk as needed which includes answering phone, transferring calls, making appointments, checking in/out clients, and posting payments.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Nurse in utilizing NCEDSS to access patient data to handle cases and treatment.
• Prepare minutes after each Staff meeting and Management Support meeting.
• Represents Management Support staff on various committees as assigned.
• Assists with offsite vaccination clinics and community events as needed.
• Faxes or mails medical records in accordance with the Medical Records Policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Management Support Supervisor and/or Health Director.

Skills

Clerical skills

Office administration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Two years of office/secretarial experience

Tools

NCEDSS

Job description

Person County Government is recruiting for a Processing Assistant IV for the Health Department. This position is assigned to the Management Support section of a medium sized agency, which provides management support to all programs, program coordinators and clinic services. Within this section this position performs management support duties for the following programs: Maternal Health, Family Planning, Adult Health, STD, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunizations.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process.

Eligibility—90%

• Provides clerical support for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunization programs while adhering to the rules and regulations regarding these services.
• Determines eligibility for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, and Immunization programs.
  • Updates demographics for each patient
  • Verifies insurance status
  • Verifies household income
  • Has patient sign appropriate forms for the visit
  • Provides direct clerical support to the Family Planning Program Coordinator

Other Responsibilities—10%

• Covers front desk as needed which includes answering phone, transferring calls, making appointments, checking in/out clients, and posting payments.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Nurse in utilizing NCEDSS to access patient data to handle cases and treatment.
• Prepare minutes after each Staff meeting and Management Support meeting.
• Represents Management Support staff on various committees as assigned
• Assists with offsite vaccination clinics and community events as needed
• Faxes or mails medical records in accordance with the Medical Records Policy
• Other duties as assigned by the Management Support Supervisor and/or Health Director

Minimum Training Required:

• Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least two years of office/secretarial experience;
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.