What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Office Assistant position at Loudon County Health Department?
Join the Tennessee Department of Health as a Bilingual Public Health Office Assistant in Loudon County, TN!
At the Tennessee Department of Health, we are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our communities. We strive to ensure that every individual has access to vital health services, and we’re looking for a motivated Bilingual Public Health Office Assistant to help us achieve this mission. If you’re passionate about public health and possess strong customer service skills, we invite you to join our team at the Loudon County Health Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate patient registration across various programs, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Schedule appointments and manage patient checkouts to support efficient clinic operations.
- Process WIC EBT card disbursements and vital records, maintaining accurate records.
- Manage medical records with confidentiality and precision.
- Serve as an English/Spanish interpreter, providing critical communication support to our diverse community.
- Handle multiple tasks while demonstrating excellent keyboarding and computer skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience in customer service delivery and/or clerical/office work.
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; candidates must pass a Spanish Interpreter Assessment within 6 months of employment.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution to the health of Loudon County, apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference!
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $2,517.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Loudon, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $2,517