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Department: Public Health Division: Clinical Services Division Closing Date: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Please be advised this position may close on or after 10/17/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Summary: This position is responsible for the professional and efficient reception and management of clients, visitors, telephone calls, etc., as well as providing supportive clinical services for assigned program area. Assists in the day-to-day management of administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective program operations. Performs a variety of functions, including data entry, record maintenance, scheduling of clients, and the accurate processing of client administrative information and fees, receiving department mail, and providing administrative support to the program.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

-Answers and screens incoming calls, takes messages, and answers inquiries or refers calls to the proper person or office. Assists community partners, customers, vendors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner. -Schedules client appointments and greets and registers clients for requested services and checks clients in and out. -Performs supportive clinical services, such as assessing client needs, immunizations, finger sticks, and venipunctures. Explains procedures to clients, provides reassurance, and assists clients who have adverse reactions as needed. -Responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing appropriate records for clients, appointments, audits, or as needed by the program. Ensures records are complete, up-to-date, and conform to all governing regulations. -Updates and ensures the integrity of program databases. Responsible for accurate, timely data entry in accordance with program requirements. Conducts data audit and validation to ensure documents have been properly scanned and indexed. -Performs confidential administrative functions. Develops and types written correspondence; maintains organization and appearance of front office area; responds to routine inquiries and correspondence; and types memos and reports; prepares budget adjustments, spreadsheets, purchase requisitions, payment requests, and other department forms or documents. -Maintains secure and confidential laboratory or test results in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Distributes results to the appropriate clinic or doctor's office in a timely manner. -Collects fees and performs daily closeout of the cash register and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Maintains billing system and monitors the collection of payments. -Monitors supplies and equipment and communicates supply needs; inventories supplies and equipment and communicates needs. Assists with ensuring the laboratory and/or examination rooms are properly stocked. -Scans client information as needed and assists with record releases and requests. Reviews client records and verifies insurance eligibility as required. -Assists in keeping work areas clean and organized. -As directed, assists nurses in the exam room, including assisting with keeping clients calm during vaccinations and assisting nurses with clients who have additional needs. -May receive laboratory samples; accurately logs chain of custody. Reviews client forms for accuracy and completeness. Sorts, distributes, and files test results in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures. -Coordinates special projects as assigned by supervisor. -Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities. -Promotes public health within the community. -Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. -Performs other r lated duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Knowledge of community resources. -Must possess excellent customer service skills. -Must be detail-oriented. -Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization. -Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change. -Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Ability to identify problems and work creativity to resolve them, considering the impact of actions. -Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize. Ability to manage multiple tasks and reprioritize as work situations change. -Ability to use conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. -Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives. -Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information. -Ability to work independently and in a team environment. -Ability to perform under stress and when confronted with people acting under stress. -Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations. -Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, County staff, clients, other agencies, the media, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service. -Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and multi-line telephone. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance.