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County of Jones Medical Office Assistant in Trenton, North Carolina
Position: Medical Office Assistant
Hiring Range: $35,010 - $38,644
Description: The purpose of this position is to perform clerical and sub-professional health services in the agency. These duties may involve assisting mid-level provider(s) and nurses, while performing laboratory functions and outside referrals for care. Clerical duties include copying educational packets for specific patient populations under the direction of a nurse or educator, filing, and maintaining the clinical inventory. May also provide marginal support to the WIC Department in laboratory functions or clerical duties.
The normal work schedule is Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one-half hour for lunch, and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Occasional night and/or weekend duty could be required in special circumstances. During times of emergency operation, the employee may be required to work shift hours in accordance with incident action plans of the county/agency.
Education and experience 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. Billing and coding experience preferred.
Special Requirements: Nurse Aide I or II license verification by the NC Board of Nursing within four months of employment
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Jones County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.