Accounting Assistant - Health

Performs intermediate administrative support work performing clerical and customer service duties at a county clinic, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

• Answers multi-line phones; schedules clinic appointments; places appointment reminder calls.
• Checks patients in; prepares patient charts; checks patients out of the clinic.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, copying and scanning.
• Sends invoices for service to patients.
• Performs receptionist duties such as taking messages and answering routine questions.
• Determines client eligibility.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and administrative support techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental programs and policies.
• Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand detailed and complicated policies, procedures and materials that contain specialized words and phrases.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the public.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid driver’s license.