Clinical Assistant

Job Summary

$35,360 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs responsible work providing customer support in a medical center, including carrying out varied and complex procedural support within the context of a primary care center - Please note that this position primarily supports front desk reception duties in a healthcare office setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors and directs them to appropriate services or source; answers telephone and email inquiries; takes messages as necessary and answers questions within context of policies and procedures.
• Checks patients in and out via computer; obtains and data enters pertinent patient information; maintains income eligibility and collects fees.
• Schedules appointments for medical services and patient referrals; maintains provider and office schedule as necessary.
• Prepares charts and maintains clerical documentation; maintains filing system; duplicates documents to be transferred with patients.
• Provides instruction and guidance to new volunteers and employees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; some general clerical experience preferably in a medical setting.
• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
• A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment and administrative support techniques in a medical setting; medical terminology and telephone triage; grammar, punctuation, spelling and arithmetic; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and use electronic medical record system for patient data entry and management; work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, nurses, coworkers, volunteers, and the public; work under pressure in a fast paced clinic setting; work and communicate effectively with persons of multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Job description and summary updated on 4/10/2025. 

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov. **Recruitment extended on 8/6/2025 to 10/01/2025 at departments request **