"Everything is Better in Person"

Summary Objective

Person County Government is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Processing Assistant IV to join the Person County Health Department. This position plays a vital role within the Management Support section of a mid-sized public health agency, providing essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of clinical and public health programs.

In this role, the Processing Assistant IV serves as a key point of coordination for program staff, clinic services, and leadership, helping ensure efficient day-to-day operations and high-quality service delivery. The position supports multiple program areas, including Maternal Health, Family Planning, Adult Health, STD, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of Person County residents.

For the detailed job description, click HERE.

To learn more about the Health Department, click HERE.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.

Essential Functions

Eligibility—90%

• Provides clerical support for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunization programs while adhering to the rules and regulations regarding these services.
• Determines eligibility for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, and Immunization programs.
  • Updates demographics for each patient
  • Verifies insurance status
  • Verifies household income
  • Has patient sign appropriate forms for the visit
• Provides direct clerical support to the Maternal Health/ STI Coordinator

Other Responsibilities—10%

• Covers front desk as needed which includes answering phone, transferring calls, making appointments, checking in/out clients, and posting payments.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Nurse in utilizing NCEDSS to access patient data to handle cases and treatment.
• Prepares minutes after each Staff meeting and Management Support meeting.
• Represents Management Support staff on various committees as assigned
• Assists with offsite vaccination clinics and community events as needed.
• Faxes or mails medical records in accordance with the Medical Records Policy
• Serves as a deputy registrar, reviews and signs electronic death certificates; completes home birth certificates and green burial certificates when necessary’ process disinterment/reinternment and burial transit permits as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Management Support Supervisor and/or Health Director

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Required Minimum Training:

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

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Quot;Everything is Better in Person" Summary Objective Person County Government is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Processing Assistant IV to join the Person County Health Department. This position plays a vital role within the Management Support section of a mid-sized public health agency, providing essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of clinical and public health programs. In this role, the Processing Assistant IV serves as a key point of coordination for program staff, clinic services, and leadership, helping ensure efficient day-to-day operations and high-quality service delivery. The position supports multiple program areas, including Maternal Health, Family Planning, Adult Health, STD, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunizations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of Person County residents. For the detailed job description, click HERE. To learn more about the Health Department, click HERE. The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually. Essential Functions Eligibility—90%Provides clerical support for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, and Immunization programs while adhering to the rules and regulations regarding these services. Determines eligibility for Family Planning, Maternal Health, STI, and Immunization programs. Updates demographics for each patient. Verifies insurance status. Verifies household income. Has patient sign appropriate forms for the visit. Provides direct clerical support to the Maternal Health/ STI Coordinator. Other Responsibilities—10%Covers front desk as needed which includes answering phone, transferring calls, making appointments, checking in/out clients, and posting payments. Assists the Communicable Disease Nurse in utilizing NCEDSS to access patient data to handle cases and treatment. Prepares minutes after each Staff meeting and Management Support meeting. Represents Management Support staff on various committees as assigned. Assists with offsite vaccination clinics and community events as needed. Faxes or mails medical records in accordance with the Medical Records Policy. Serves as a deputy registrar, reviews and signs electronic death certificates; completes home birth certificates and green burial certificates when necessary’ process disinterment/reinternment and burial transit permits as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Management Support Supervisor and/or Health Director Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Required Minimum Training:Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills, and abilities gained through at least two years of office/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following: A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check. Additional screening and testing required for some positions. Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US. Person County Government is

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