Front Desk Receptionist

Salary : $41,961.09 - $54,549.46 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FALL 26 5164-04325
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Job Description


Performs difficult skilled administrative support work accomplishing the specialized processing of information, documents or materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Processing Unit Supervisor.

Our core values- Resilience , Excellence , Accountability , Customer Service , and Honesty -are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position may be a caller's very first contact with Onslow County Health Department, therefore must serve as a Customer Service Ambassador by providing excellent customer service to all callers seeking information or a clinic appointment.
• Function as primary scheduler for the public seeking clinic appointments with the Health Department by scheduling and confirming client appointments.
• Explain established procedures, respond to inquiries from OCHD website, and provide information to clients.
• Resolve minor concerns for clients or re-direct clients to the most appropriate OCHD staff member or another organization best suited to address their concern/need
• Create and maintain records and reports as required
• Provide coverage at the check-in/registration window
  • Greet patients as they present to the check-in/registration window
  • Check-in patients for services using the electronic health record/kiosk
  • Provide information on the NC Health Department Exchange
  • Provide information on the Health Department's patient portal
• Provide coverage at the check-out window
  • Provide walk-out statements
  • Collect payment as needed
• Answer incoming calls from the appointment line and route callers to the appropriate place and/or schedule appointments for the Health Department clinical services
  • Assist with rescheduling Family Planning and Child Health no-show
  • Assist with appointment reminders calls
  • Obtain demographic information and insurance information to schedule appropriate clinical appointments
• Verify insurance coverage for all add on appointments done same day or next day appointments
• Explain established policies and procedures to respond to inquires from and to provide information to clients
• Provide or coordinate interpret services for eligibility and registration as needed
• Use a variety of automated office systems to establish, retrieve, verify, research, update, and/or authorize processing actions
• Serve as a floater for Medical Records and other Clinical Support functions during staff shortages or periods of high demand
  • Assist with referrals and follow ups with outside facilities
  • Assist with processing and fulfilling in-person medical records requests
  • Assist with prepping Child Health paperwork
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed, or volunteer. Performs related duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies
Data Analytics and Assessment Skills

• Collects, analyzes, and manages quantitative and qualitative data

Policy Development and Program Planning Skills

• Implements polices, programs and services

Communication Skills

• Communicates with internal and external audiences
• Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizations

Health Equity Skills

• Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

Qualifications


Moderate knowledge of HIPAA and basic knowledge of medical records management. Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods, and practices. Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports, and other materials. Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics, and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services. Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions, or compliance with applicable laws, rules, or regulations. Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations. Ability to record, compile, summarize, and perform basic analysis of data. Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature. Ability to type at least 45 corrected wpm.
Significant knowledge of Microsoft Office products (specifically Word and Excel).
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements


High school diploma or GED and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference will be given to those with a background in a clinical/healthcare setting with administrative customer service experience.
Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.


Special Requirements
Valid driver's license
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.


Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.


Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.


Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


Are you competent/confident in reading and writing Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of experience do you have interpreting and translating?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

04


How much experience do you have in maintaining and managing electronic medical records?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 year to 3 years
• 3 years to 5 years
• 5 years or more

05


Do you have customer service and support experience in a professional medical setting?

• Yes
• No

06


What level of proficiency would you describe yourself in using Microsoft 365?

• Beginner (A novice understanding of Microsoft 365. You have exposure to the product and understand basic concepts.)
• Competent (Between a beginner and an expert. You have experience with Microsoft 365 and are comfortable with most functions of the product.)
• Expert (You have advanced experience and training with Microsoft 365 and understand advanced concepts.)
• None

07


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08


Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09


Onslow County's values are REACH: Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which value(s) resonates with you the most, and why?
Required Question