Health Department Clerk II

Duties

• Answer calls from public & assist / refer to appropriate agency for assistance.
• May Interview potential clients for medical assistance and other related county benefits, explain program services, requirements and methods to applicants.
• Prepares vouchers, requisitions for purchase orders & other paperwork for process payments for medical providers, utility bills & other services.
• Prepares correspondence, provide clerical support for Nursing & Staff, builds Medical & Social Charts.
• Performs Client data & Medical data entry, assists with medical claims processing.
• Describes other community resources available to clients and makes referrals as needed.
• Ability to be certified as a Public Notary.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency; College Degree, or Licensed SOCIALWORKER.
• Experience in social services/ medical office related work preferred. Course work in a social work or related medical field, education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques, interviewing techniques, and community resources preferred. Ability to make decisions & administrative changes as required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, and or State Indigent Health Care Guidelines.
• Ability to work & network with other agencies to find appropriate and other solutions to issues
• Ability to communicate effectively written and oral, Bi-lingual is a plus
• Computer literacy and good clerical skills required, ability to multitask is an asset.
• Ability to follow Department Directors/Supervisors, CIHCP Coordinator’s, instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.32 - $17.78 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18