Medical Office Assistant I

Orange County Government•Health Department, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Medical Office Assistant. The work involves responsibility for assisting individuals and families who are recipients of health services and providing administrative support to the Health Clinic of the Orange County Health Department. Typical work functions include, but are not limited to, scheduling patient appointments, checking patients in and out, preparing patient charts, answering phones, scanning documents and preparing Release of Information requests. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Patient Accounts Manager with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding needs and requests. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County. Background Check is required. Must be bilingual in Spanish/English.

Requirements

Possession of High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency
One (1) year of work experience in a medical/dental office and/or providing direct customer service in an office setting.
Must be bilingual in Spanish/English.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
The possession of or the ability to obtain a Notary certification within 6 (six) months of hire.