Records Technician II - Health

Be the friendly face and organized backbone of our Health Department! You’ll handle vital clerical duties that keep the office running smoothly, assist the community with appointments and payments, support public health programs, and play a key role in helping deliver essential health services. Join us and make a meaningful impact every day!

· Answers the phone, takes messages, greets visitors and assists citizens with questions or concerns regarding health department services.

· Sets up appointments for services over the phone and in person.

· Receives payments for patient services and documents fees and provides receipts.

· Maintains daily cash reports and maintains filing system.

· Maintains inventory of office supplies and requisitions replacements as necessary. Assists in tracking of office operating expenses.

· Establishes files for patients and keeps records of visits and immunizations. Assists the nursing staff with immunization clinics.

· Participates in public health activities in the office and in the community.

· Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED CONTACTS:

· Employee works with the public or other employees directly when acting as a receptionist, answering inquiries, processing information or making referrals to the proper staff person. Employee will also work with the public while participating in community events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

· Basic knowledge of health and/or public health capabilities. Basic knowledge of data entry requirements. Ability to read and understand manuals and reports to record work activities, keeps records and works with computers and people. Skill in the operation and maintenance of several office machines and equipment such as computers, copiers and credit card readers. Skill in typing, bookkeeping and customer service.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred with six months to one year in a clerical

position with experience in word processing and general bookkeeping skills. Typing skill of 45 words per minute. Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Salary : $38,534