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Medical Office Assistant (Child Health)

Internal Number: 02387

The Johnston County Public Health Department has a Full-time Bilingual Medical Office Assistant position available in the Child Health Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Will work in Preventive Health Division performing tasks including but not limited to: rotating clinics in assisting with clinic setup, managing client flow, explaining clinic procedures to clients, positioning clients, weights and measurements, checking vital signs, demonstrating personal hygiene, and assuring that clients understand professional diagnosis and medication instructions.  Bilingual required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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. Ability to work with staff and patients, under supervision, as set up by departmental policies. Ability to maintain clerical records and to compile reports from these records. Ability to use sound judgment and empathy in dealing with patients. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Desired Education and Experience:

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.


Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time. 
 
*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect  qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Final candidates’ subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

To apply for this position, visit the website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/johnston   

About Johnston County Public Health Department
The Johnston County Health Department is one of 85 Health Departments in North Carolina. Our primary focus is promoting healthy behaviors and prevention of disease. But we cannot achieve these goals without your help. The Health Department serves as the "physician for the community." As your physician, we monitor the "pulse" of the community through surveillance of disease rates, inspections and statistics. We also check the "pressure" of the community by monitoring the growth of our county and the demand for health related services. Our community can only be in good health if the “pulse” and “pressure” of the community are within the healthy range. How can you help? Maintain your health at its highest level. Stay active and encourage your family and community to be active. Engage your community in health-related activities. We all benefit from the work of Public Health – clean water, safe food, vaccines, and communicable disease control. Let us continue to focus on promoting health and prevention and work towards improving the overall health index of our county.
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Date Posted
05/22/2025
Job Reference
21247505
Organization
Johnston County Public Health Department
Location
Smithfield, NC 27577
Category
Administrative
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