Public Health Front Office Receptionist - FT Or PT

Position Summary:

The Office Receptionist/ Clerk is the first point of contact for all Public Health customers. This position is responsible for providing customers with information for all Public Health services including Clinical services, Environmental Health services, and vital records. Responsibilities included collecting customer information and ensuring that proper paperwork is completed. Assist in OHP client enrollment. Non-Exempt, Union, Hourly

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Must be able to obtain a valid Driver's License and CPR Certification.Experience:

Prior clerical experience in a medical setting preferred. Experience with Microsoft Suite computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook), preferred.Job Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong computer skills and experience in navigating web-based portals/databases. Requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and HIPAA. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw in interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.