Administrative Assistant I - Phoenix Fire Department Health and Wellness Center

City of Phoenix • Phoenix, AZ

389d • $49,379 - $93,122

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant I at the Phoenix Fire Department Health and Wellness Center plays a crucial role in supporting the department's mission of providing high-level public safety services. This multifaceted position involves managing confidential information, assisting with contracts, and serving as a liaison between various health care providers and the department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and adaptability to changing priorities due to field incidents.

Requirements

• One year of paraprofessional experience in governmental research and finance administration or aiding an administrative officer in technical and administrative problems.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a medical or clinical facility.
• Experience in managing contracts.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience managing/tracking industrial injuries.
• Experience working with sensitive medical information.

Responsibilities

• Working with highly confidential personal information.
• Managing and assisting in the renewal of various contracts.
• Liaising between membership and outside health care facilities, as well as internal and external health care providers.
• Managing staffing contracts and ensuring Health and Wellness Center requirements are met.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off including 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree