Processing Assistant IV (Child Health)

Processing Assistant IV (Child Health)

Salary

$40,496.69 - $68,844.37 Annually

Location

Johnston County Public Health Department, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02631

Department

Public Health

Division

Child Health

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County Public Health Department Child Health Clinic has an open full-time Processing Assistant IV position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Person needed to perform clerical duties for the Child Health Clinic. Major duties include: Registering clients, data entry, verifying insurance, completion of state data forms, filing, scanning, billing, maintaining medical records, appointment scheduling, ability to prioritize appointments based on established protocols; must possess good telephone etiquette and customer service skills. Must have computer data entry skills. Medical office experience preferred. Bilingual ability preferred but not required. Alternates for other Management Support positions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Desired Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge's, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.

• IMPORTANT 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).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.

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What is your level of fluency in speaking/writing conversational Spanish?

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What is your level of fluency in speaking/writing Spanish medical terminology?

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What is your skill level and knowledge of Microsoft Word?

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What is your skill level and knowledge of Microsoft Excel?

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What is your level and knowledge of Google Sheets?

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What is your skill level and knowledge of creating Power Point Presentations?

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What is your skill level and knowledge of creating/facilitating Google Meet-ups?

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Do you have experience working in a Public Health Department?

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Have you worked in a Private Physicians Office?

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Employer Johnston County

Department Public Health Address 517 N. Brightleaf Blvd.

Smithfield, 27577

Phone (919) 989-5200

Website https://www.johnstonnc.gov/health/