There is a job vacancy with the BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
JOB TITLE: TYPIST CLERK III (PART-TIME)
RATE OF PAY: $16.21/hour entry, progressing to $19.14/hour after 2 years (TS06)
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.baycountymi.gov
POSTING END DATE: MAY 22, 2025
In accordance with the Agreement between the County and Local 15157, United Steelworkers of America preference may be given to qualified County employee applicants.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs routine clerical and clinical tasks requiring understanding of departmental activities and exercise of good judgment. Helps clients by providing clinical and administrative assistance. Documents patient data in electronic records and assists in disseminating information to clients. Must work well with the public and in addition must be able to communicate and courteously react to upset or angry clients.
Essential Functions:
Serves as clerical and clinical support to the Immunization Clinic. Using computer sets appointments for clients who need services. Frequently interacts with clients, clinical nurses, supervisor, and other staff through written, telephonic, and face-to-face communications.
Notifies participants of upcoming appointments and contacts families that do not keep appointments.
Maintains program statistics and records; completes correspondence; enters and retrieves data using a computer.
Performs Immunization data entry of required participant information in electronic medical records to prepare medical records/billing record for participant’s immunizations.
Orders and maintains supplies and materials.
Processes invoices for vendor payment in MUNIS.
Conducts look-ups, searches, and verification from departmental records for interested public and other departments; uses the internet; prepares reports.
Serves as secretary at meetings, taking notes and preparing summary minutes.
Responsible for program printing and mailing.
Sends reports to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as directed.
Assumes duties of other clerical and clinical staff in their absence or for other reasons.
In times of a public health emergency, it may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Bay County. Perform emergency response roles, as required.
Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 6 months clerical experience working in a customer service setting which required multitasking, such as waiting on clients, answering the telephone, typing, retrieving information, communicating with staff, etc.
Must be accurate dealing with data, records, files, reports, charts and case numbers.
Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of: Healthcare field and medical specialty, medical terminology, and Electronic Health Records
Proficiency in data entry, basic math and spelling.
Typing speed of 50 WPM (corrected no more than 5 errors).
Skills sufficient to understand Federal/State guidelines and procedures for eligibility and utilization of programs by clients.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
Certification as a Medical Assistant
Previous experience or knowledge of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) electronic reporting program: MI-LOGIN.
Detail oriented, logical approach to problem solving.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service to effectively and tactfully deal with a diverse group, including staff and clients, especially children.
Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position involves sitting most of the time and/or being mobile or
standing for brief periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight & frequency: Generally, up to 10 pounds of force up to one third of the time.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public”
F.L.S.A.: Non-Exempt
