MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (WIC)

POSITION NUMBER:  535-40-102

SALARY GRADE:  57        

SALARY RANGE:  $23,825 - $29,899 - $38,121

LOCATION:  McDowell County

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) role is to provide nutrition services and complete eligibility information to participants of The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for the Foothills Health District in Rutherford and McDowell counties.

• Prefer someone who is bilingual in Spanish, and this would mean interpreting between client, health care provider, and clinic staff members.
• Complete family assessment field in Crossroads (WIC software)

Calls patients daily to confirm upcoming appointment.

Issue E-WIC cards correctly within NC program guidelines.  Explain use of E-WIC cards and redeeming food benefits.

Maybe required to travel and work in Rutherford County as needed.

Other duties as outlined in the job description.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school or GED is required. Completion of a one-year formal training course in medical office assisting at a community college or technical institute; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and a combination of one year of clerical and health related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTIES: 

Basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions as well as the ability to read, write, add and subtract. Vocational or business skills such as fax machines and computers. The ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff and maintain professional relationships with providers of services. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160.  Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed   to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059.   OPEN UNTIL FILLED.                                                     

                                                               Equal Opportunity Employer