Barton County Health Department

03/13/2026

You know what’s not fun? Medical coding and insurance billing. You know what’s essential to public health? Medical coding and insurance billing. If documentation and details make your day, we have an opening for you. Our full-time Billing Clerk must possess a thorough knowledge of coding, insurance billing and accounting practices. Playing a key role in supporting the growth of the Health Department’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, our billing clerk works Monday – Thursday, 8a – 6p (with one hour for lunch) and Friday, 8a until noon. Our successful applicant must pass a physical assessment and drug screen. The application and job description available at the Barton County Administrator’s Office, 1400 Main, Suite 108, Great Bend, Kansas 67530. 620-793-1800 Applications available at www.bartoncounty.org. EOE.

03/09/2026

Celebrate March by prioritizing health! Every small step counts.

Email from Barton County Health Department Stay up to date with your Barton County Health Department!     Laboratory Services March Into Better Health: Ways to Practice Public Health This Month March

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

If you save one life, you’re a hero. If you save hundreds, you’re a nurse. We can make you that hero, providing services for every age range with no weekends or shift work. Our Public Health Nurses have a thorough knowledge of basic practices and provide services on a walk-in basis. Work includes lab testing, administering immunizations, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, providing supplies and evaluations for family planning; medical referrals and more. Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 8a – 6p (with one hour for lunch) and Friday, 8a until noon. If you have the skill set and want to be part of an amazing team, apply today. Requires an active RN license and passing a physical assessment and drug screen. The application and job description available at the Barton County Administrator’s Office, 1400 Main, Suite 108, Great Bend, Kansas 67530. 620-793-1800 Applications available at www.bartoncounty.org. EOE.

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Kansas is conducting a Statewide Tornado Drill today at 1000 hrs. Tornado Sirens will be sounded. This is only a test.

02/18/2026

🐝💛 SAVE THE DATE! 💛🐝

Let’s shower our newest little bees! 🐣🍯

Join us for a Community Baby Shower celebrating local families and the sweet new arrivals in our community.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Hoisington Activity Center
1200 Susank Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544

We’ll have community resources, goodies, and support for expecting and new parents. More details coming soon — but for now, mark your calendars and plan to join the hive! 🐝

02/12/2026

In observance of President’s Day, the Barton County Health Department will be closed.

We will resume normal business hours the following business day.

Thank you, and we hope you have a safe holiday!

02/11/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is approaching March 2nd-6th!

Join Us on March 4th!!!! 🌪️ 💨⛈️⛈️💨🌪️

02/05/2026

“Public health is about meeting people where they are and ensuring everyone has access to the care they need.”