Medical Office Assistant

Appalachian State University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in the South is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for its Student Health Services. The role involves assisting patients, maintaining a clean facility, and ensuring effective healthcare delivery. Applicants must be high school graduates with the necessary certification or license. Typical hours are part-time, 24 hours or less per week, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certification or license for Medical Office Assistant.
• Ability to assist patients from check-in to follow-up appointments.
• Organize and maintain clean facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through check-in and follow-up appointments.
• Work with professional staff to ensure a safe workplace.
• Provide effective care for patients.

Skills

Medical office experience

Customer service skills

Education

High School Graduate with certification

Job description

Medical Office Assistant

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Posting Details

Working Title : Medical Office Assistant

Location : Hickory Campus / Student Health Service

Position Number : N

Department : Health Services

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate with certification or license for the position.

License / Certification Required: MOA, MA, LPN, RNE

Essential Job Functions

The Appalachian State University Student Health Service Hickory Campus exists to provide for the health care needs of the students.

Duties can change based on organizational needs.

The MOA is responsible for assisting the patients through the process from check in to follow up appointments and for assisting the provider at the Student Health Services.

The MOA is to work with professional and support staff to ensure a safe and disease free / controlled workplace.

To provide safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective care for the patient.

Organize and maintain the Student Health Services facility in a clean and sanitary condition.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Graduate / College Graduate with certification or license for the position.

Work Schedule / Hours

Hours and times may vary depending on the position. May include some evenings and weekends. Typical hours 7:30 am-4:30 pm. 24 hours or less per week. 11 months per year.

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range

Compensation will be based on the position and qualifications. Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Information

Posting Date: 07 / 21 /

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Applicant Pool Preference: External (Post on the Web)

Supplemental Questions

• Is any Agency currently holding your Certification?
• Do you have medical office experience?
• Are you willing to work on the weekend?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents: