University Health KC · 1 month ago
Public Health Office Assistant - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUniversity Health KC is seeking a Public Health Office Assistant for the Jackson County Health Department. This role involves assisting patients, managing registration, supporting clerical operations, and maintaining accurate records to ensure a smooth operation of health services.
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Responsibilities
Greet and assist patients in person and by phone
Register patients, schedule visits, and verify insurance
Enter and maintain data in state health systems (e.g., MOHSIS, CASA)
Collect and reconcile payments and maintain accurate records
Support vaccine inventory and monitor storage temperatures
Help with reports, mail, supplies, and general office duties
Provide clerical support at outreach sites and special clinics
Assist with birth/death certificate processing and voter registration
Promote a friendly, organized, and professional front office environment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
At least 2 years of clerical, receptionist, or data entry experience (preferably in healthcare or customer service)
Typing speed of at least 30 wpm and basic Microsoft Office skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask effectively
Preferred
Experience with Medicaid billing or vendor communication
Familiarity with basic billing processes
Company
University Health KC
University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
McCombs Enterprises
2023-06-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Harold Siglar
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Jones
Chief Technology Officer
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