["Medical Office Assistant - Beaufort County Health Department","Medical Office Assistant - Beaufort County Health Department"]

Medical Office Assistant - Beaufort County Health DepartmentThe primary purpose of this position is to support the delivery of clinical services at Beaufort County Health Department. The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for provider visits and carrying out provider orders within the appropriate scope of practice. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing with clinical guidance provided by the medical provider and Registered Nurses.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare patients for provider visits by obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant health information; accurately document findings in the electronic health record (EHR)Assist providers with minor office procedures as neededExecute provider orders within scope of practice and assist the RN as directedClean, disinfect, and restock exam rooms; maintain required cleaning and supply logsAnswer clinic telephone lines, retrieve and route messages, and coordinate patient communication under the guidance of the provider and/or RNFacilitate referral process by communicating with patients, providers, and external clinical officesPerform other duties as assigned, including participation in public health response activities such as natural disasters, shelter operations, pandemics, and communicable disease eventsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSome 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.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.QualificationsHigh 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.Other InformationPrefer Completion of a Medical Office Assistant program; Valid driver's license.Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.VALID NORTH CAROLINA LICENSE REQUIREDJob ID 407-53-753 Category Full-time Employment Status Closed Salary $32,226 - $41,894 Annually. Pay Grade 57. Posted March 6, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr