Hybrid Community Health Assistant na Brunswick County, NC

About the Department

Brunswick County is seeking a Community Heath Assistant to join a team of healthcare professional committed to delivering quality health services to the public. The Community Health Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Women’s Preventive Health, Maternal Health, and Child Health clinics. This position involves assisting nurses and physicians with clinical procedures, maintaining direct interaction with patients during clinic hours, and helping facilitate outreach programs. Additional responsibilities include ordering and stocking supplies, assisting clients who have children during their visit, and informing patients about available services within the department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion, courtesy, and the ability to work effectively and fairly with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical College Diploma in nursing assistance; current nursing assistant certification; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Other Qualifications

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including computer, copier, sphygmomanometer, etc. Must be able to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.