, a state-of-the-art multicultural, community-based medical and dental clinic is seeking someone who enjoys working with the public, has strong communication skills, and a desire to help others while serving the community to join their team as a Principal Office Specialist. This position will provide support to eye care providers by assisting with patient care tasks.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the page . Location and hours: This position is on-site and will be located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist, Principal.
Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of an optometrist, such as administer eye drops, perform basic patient care activities including placing patients in room, performing vision screening, stereopsis, and color vision testing. Obtain patient information and medical history including chief complaint, current medications, and allergies. Perform lensometry, measure pupillary distance, take retinal photos, perform visual field testing, and other procedures under the supervision of an optometrist. Provide patient education from standardized teaching plans. Perform clerical duties involved in registering and scheduling patients, transcribing orders, and maintaining telephone communication. Clean equipment and rooms. Procure and stock equipment and supplies. Need to have: One of the following: Three or more years of office clerical experience. 30 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program . A combination of office clerical experience and post high school education, totaling 3 years or more (3 semester credits = 1 month). Nice to have: Experience: Performing vision screening, stereopsis, and/or color vision testing. Working with EPIC and/or electronic health records (EHR) to input, retrieve, and modify data and information where accuracy is essential . Working in a medical/dental office setting performing front desk duties and handling confidential information.
Ability to: Handle multiple problems and assignments simultaneously, and to work independently with minimal direction. Proofread numbers, correspondence, and other written materials for spelling, grammar, and format accuracy. Recognize and respect cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate services. Work with the general public and staff members with tact and discretion. Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. About the department:
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest) .
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division Hennepin County Human Resources Department
