The Johnston County Public Health Department has an opening for a full-time Processing Assistant IV position.

Performs management support services for the Epidemiology Program, which includes Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Communicable Disease, Adult Immunization Programs and Employee Health. This program includes a large amount of statistical information reported monthly to state agencies. Assists with inventory control of medications and vaccination within the program. Records and maintains minutes for Epidemiology related meetings and services. Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, print vaccination records, enter historical immunizations into NCIR. Registration of clients including verification of insurance, entering charges, daily scanning, frequently check activefax.

Alternates for other Management Support positions as assigned:  front desk/reception, all clinics and special/seasonal clinic registrations (i.e. flu clinic, school vaccinations)

Preferred skills: word processing to include formatting of documents in word and google docs. Experience working with excel and google sheets. Must be able to type with accuracy at 40 wpm and have computer data entry skills. Medical office experience preferred. Bilingual ability preferred but not required.

Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices. Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports and other materials. Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services. Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations. Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations. Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data. Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature. May require ability to supervise and coordinate the work of other staff, student workers or volunteers.

Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training 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. 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 are subject to a background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records)."

To apply for this position, visit the website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/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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