Community Health Assistant Job at New Hanover County, NC, Greenville, NC

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  • New Hanover County, NC
  • Greenville, NC

Job Description

Salary: See Position Description Location : New Hanover County, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500099 Department: PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date: 06/02/2025 Closing Date: 6/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Position Information New Hanover County's Health department is seeking a customer focused Community Health Assistant who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment assisting health care professionals with medical exams in the clinic. Duties will include setting up exam rooms; taking and recording patient vital signs; performing vision and hearing tests; handling specimens; providing instructions to patients; retrieving and delivering lab report forms for staff professionals; chaperoning during male or female exams and assisting in the specialty clinics such as IUD, Colposcopy or Breast Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). This position is also responsible for assisting with outreaches in the community; maintaining clinic supplies and equipment to include monitoring supply levels; stocking exam rooms with equipment and supplies; maintaining informational displays for clients; and ordering materials as necessary. New Hanover County's Consolidated Human Services Agency is a single county agency that provides any combination of Public Health and Social Services throughout the county. New Hanover County Public Health is a fast paced environment comprised of a team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the County's goal of superior public health and public safety by providing services in the areas of nutrition, personal health, environmental health, school health, maternal health, child health, community health, counseling, epidemiology, lactation, health education and health administration. Ideal candidates for the Health department have an eye for detail, the ability to multi task and shift priorities seamlessly and an overwhelming desire to serve the citizens of our county. New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County. Hours: Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Must be available to work during emergency situations. Salary Information: The hiring range for this position is $35,360 - $47,736. Salary will be determined based on qualifications. New Hanover County offers competitive salary + a competitive benefits package. Please visit our career site at for more information about our benefits. New Hanover County offers: Employer paid 401k contributions; Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more! Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience related to personal care; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above. Licenses/Certifications Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid North Carolina Driver License required by first date of employment with good driving record. Current Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant or prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical assistant. Other Information Next Steps: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal. New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions); Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year; Paid parental leave; Paid community services leave to give back to our community; Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more! Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work. Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. P art-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits. 01 Have you had your driver's license suspended for any reason in the last three years? Yes No 02 Are you currently a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Yes No 03 Indicate your years of experience as a CNA. No CNA experience Less than 1 year CNA experience

  1. year but fewer than 2 years CNA experience
  2. or more years of CNA experience
04 Indicate the computer skills in which you are proficient: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access Required Question New Hanover County, NC

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