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Franklin County Home Health Agency Medical Office Assistant
Looking for an individual that can work both independently, as well as with a team, performing a variety of medical office tasks in our Home Health Agency. Work requires general knowledge of medical office practices and procedures to review, verify, complete and record. Duties will include interaction with internal staff and the public (i.e., patients, families, doctors' offices etc.) to gather, relay and explain information needed to establish and update records and to provide documentation needed in determining eligibility for services. Duties will also include assisting with errands when needed. Must have good communication skills and ability to deal tactfully with the public by telephone as well as in person. Preferably someone that is bilingual. This duty includes translating for Home Health as well as the Clinic area. If you are the right candidate, this position provides an opportunity to work in a quiet office setting, with a dedicated staff, to ensure access to Home Health Care for all Franklin County Residents, and also provides for a great work-life-balance with: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm work-hours; an hour lunch; and the opportunity to work as part of the Franklin County Health Department team. Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferably bilingual. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire. Required Immunizations The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment: Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment. Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease. Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity Evidence of Tdap vaccine Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease. If working in the lab, must have documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
Looking for an individual that can work both independently, as well as with a team, performing a variety of medical office tasks in our Home Health Agency. Work requires general knowledge of medical office practices and procedures to review, verify, complete and record. Duties will include interaction with internal staff and the public (i.e., patients, families, doctors' offices etc.) to gather, relay and explain information needed to establish and update records and to provide documentation needed in determining eligibility for services. Duties will also include assisting with errands when needed. Must have good communication skills and ability to deal tactfully with the public by telephone as well as in person. Preferably someone that is bilingual. This duty includes translating for Home Health as well as the Clinic area. If you are the right candidate, this position provides an opportunity to work in a quiet office setting, with a dedicated staff, to ensure access to Home Health Care for all Franklin County Residents, and also provides for a great work-life-balance with: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm work-hours; an hour lunch; and the opportunity to work as part of the Franklin County Health Department team. Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferably bilingual. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire. Required Immunizations The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment: Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment. Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease. Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity Evidence of Tdap vaccine Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease. If working in the lab, must have documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine.