Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County Public Health Department has a Full-time Community Health Assistant position available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Will work in Preventive Health Division performing tasks including but not limited to: assisting with clinic setup, managing client flow, explaining clinic procedures to clients, positioning clients, weights and measurements, checking vital signs, demonstrating personal hygiene, and assuring that clients understand professional diagnosis and medication instructions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of applicable supportive mechanical acts and/or

sanitation and personal hygiene; basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental

conditions of clients to be served; ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a

variety of services disciplines (nurses, doctors, social workers); ability to follow written and verbal

instructions; ability to record basic data; ability to perform required physical tasks; ability to learn basic

lab techniques such as urinalysis, hemoglobin, hematocrit.

Desired Education and Experience

Demonstrated Possession Of Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities As Stated

above through at least one year of experience in performing similar tasks in a hospital, clinic, nursing

home, medical corps, or other medical treatment program.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date.
• We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements.
• Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.
  
  

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.
  
  

01

How much experience do you have in the medical environment?

• less than one year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7-10 years
• more than 10 years
  
  

02

Do you have experience with HIPAA regulations and/or medical terminology?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

How many years of HIPAA regulation and/or medical terminology experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6+ years
• Required Question