Public Health Admin Assistant – Community Health Center

State of Tennessee; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Gibson County Health Department, seeks an administrative support professional for county health office work in a medical setting. Responsibilities include client registration, scheduling, payments, records, and eligibility.

A background check is required as part of the application process. Under general supervision, you will handle patient flow, data entry, and coordination with clinical staff, ensuring accurate records and compassionate service to the public at the Gibson

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduation with two years of full-time customer service or clerical work.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Course work credits may substitute for experience up to two years.
• No special qualifications beyond standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Review policies and inform clients about program options and rights.
• Interview clients for medical and administrative services and collect demographics.
• Verify insurance, financials, immunization status, eligibility and copays.
• Explain charges and sliding fee scales; prepare medical records for services.
• Process and maintain records; enter service data into the system.
• Allocate funds to program budgets and reconcile fees with cash drawer.
• Represent the health department and communicate available services.

Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Communicates Effectively

Drives Engagement

Instills Trust

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal Computer

Multi-Line Phone

Print/Fax/Copy/Scan

iPad

Job description

State of Tennessee, Gibson County Health Department, seeks an administrative support professional for county health office work in a medical setting. Responsibilities include client registration, scheduling, payments, records, and eligibility.

A background check is required as part of the application process. Under general supervision, you will handle patient flow, data entry, and coordination with clinical staff, ensuring accurate records and compassionate service to the public at the Gibson