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- Please include with your completed application the following attachments: Cover Letter & Resume.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, co-applicant Federally Qualified Health Center with Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Performs duties as a cashier to calculate and collect fees from patients at Partnership Health Center.
Representative Examples of WorkCalculates charges for patient visits and prescriptions; and receives payment by cash, checks and credit cards.
Collects outstanding amounts owed by patient. Balances end-of-day visit report and cash drawer.
Issues receipts and maintains copies for balancing.
Works as a member of a team along with medical office staff, pharmacy staff and clinic staff.
Participates in quality assurance efforts.
May explain and review work procedures with work-study students, volunteers or employees.
May assist with medical records or secretarial support services.
Performs related work as required or directed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Has numerous contacts with the general public and persons from other departments on routine matters for the purpose of giving or obtaining information.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of cash handling and balancing procedures
Basic knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and math. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
SKILLS: Skill in the use of modern office machines. Skill in the use of data entry equipment as demonstrated by basic keyboarding speed of 35 WPM.
ABILITIES: Ability to handle cash transactions accurately. Ability to learn assigned tasks and procedures. Ability to be sensitive to the needs of all socio-economic levels. Ability to use initiative and good judgment and sufficient maturity to handle the confidential aspects of the work. Ability to perform detailed work in a precise and accurate manner. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Minimum QualificationsAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
EDUCATION: Requires high school graduation or completion of a GED.
EXPERIENCE: Requires one year of customer service experience which included cash handling.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safely of any person.
Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work is performed in a medical office setting and may expose the employee to communicable diseases. Requires considerable time performing calculations and computer data entry. Requires frequent standing, occasional light lifting and carrying of files or supplies (up to 20 lbs.) Work may include some evening and weekend hours. This position is not eligible for remote work.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
