Processing Assistant IV

"Everything is Better in Person"

Summary Objective

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.

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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.

Essential Functions

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

• 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 Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Special Certifications and Licenses

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

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer