DuPage County Health Department

Clinic Assistant

DuPage County Health Department  •  $29k - $48k/yr  •  Wheaton, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 26-01452

Department: Public Health Operations

Division: Adult Health

Job classification: Clinic Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, Professional, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Health Education, Medical Billing & Coding, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support, Medical

Summary

In this role of Clinic Assistant, you will be working in our Adult Health Services programs and will be responsible for performing clerical duties to assist with the efficient movement of clients through our Sexual Wellness and Tuberculosis Clinics. We are looking for someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while assisting nurses with patient care activities, including data entry, telephone reception, registration scheduling, escorting patients, preparing medical records and stocking exam rooms.

This position offers an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

The hours for this position are Monday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (rotating evenings, 7.5 hours) Wednesday 8;00n am to 4:30 pm, Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. *Salary may increase based on experience.

Examples of duties

  • Updates client records; enters client’s data into computer systems including revising or updating addresses and telephone numbers.
  • Schedules appointments: ensures that release forms or consent forms have been signed; prepares various forms and worksheets.
  • Sets up clinic rooms with appropriate supplies; processes daily reports; monitors on hand supplies and coordinates replenishment as needed.
  • Patient care activities including Direct Observation Therapy activities, collecting information from clients, escorting patients, preparing medical records, stocking exam rooms, drawing blood (if certified), and performing in-house procedures.
  • Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
  • Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
  • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
  • May assist with determining client eligibility for programs.
  • Assist with interpretation.

Qualifications

Completion of high school diploma/GED. One year of experience working in customer service is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Attendance at paid New Hire Orientation is required. Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems preferred. Phlebotomy certification and Medical Billing experience highly preferred but not required.

DuPage County Health Department

About DuPage County Health Department

The DuPage County Health Department, founded by public referendum in 1944, works to protect and promote the health of our community. The responsibilities of the Health Department include: preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards and injuries, promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters and assisting in recovery, and assuring the accessibility of health services.

Among our many services, we offer immunization clinics and dental services, inspect pools and restaurants, educate students about healthy behaviors, investigate disease outbreaks, prepare for public health emergencies, provide testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases, and offer behavioral health services, in addition to numerous other programs that support the health of our residents. For more information about all the services we offer, visit www.dupagehealth.org.

Clients wishing to make an appointment can call (630) 682-7400. The Health Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some clinics holding evening and weekend hours.

The Health Department also provides 24 hour support for mental health emergencies through our Crisis Intervention Unit. Individuals in need can contact the Crisis Intervention Unit at any time at (630) 627-1700.

DuPage County, Illinois is located directly south and west of Cook County, which includes the city of Chicago. In serving the approximately 932,000 residents of DuPage, the Health Department employs approximately 600 dedicated health care professionals and support staff. Services are provided at various facilities located throughout the county, with Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont, and Wheaton.

For more information about employment and volunteer opportunities at the DuPage County Health Department, visit https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Wheaton, Illinois
Year Founded
1944
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