Medical Office Assistant (Child Health)

Johnston County • Johnston County Public Health Department, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Johnston County Public Health Department has a Full-time Bilingual Medical Office Assistant position available in the Child Health Department. This role involves working in the Preventive Health Division, assisting with clinic setup, managing client flow, explaining procedures, positioning clients, taking measurements and vital signs, demonstrating personal hygiene, and ensuring clients understand medical instructions. Medical level interpreting is required and will be assessed during the interview.

Requirements

• 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.
• Medical level interpreting required.
• Document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Rotating clinics in assisting with clinic setup
• Managing client flow
• Explaining clinic procedures to clients
• Positioning clients
• Taking weights and measurements
• Checking vital signs
• Demonstrating personal hygiene
• Assuring that clients understand professional diagnosis and medication instructions
• Medical level interpreting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED