Administrative Assistant, Nursing Services

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

2d

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.
The Administrative Assistant, Nursing Services provides administrative support to the Hospital Administration and Nursing Services department.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of recordkeeping, filing, letter writing, taking meeting minutes, and professional communication procedures.
• Must be able to work independently to organize workload to maximize efficiency and meet multiple priorities.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material.
• Must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment and common software including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Must have exemplary customer service skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to respond to stressful situations in a manner that helps the other individual de-escalate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management, professional medical staff, and patients.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years experience performing a variety of office support or clerical support.
• Ability to type 45 wpm (net) with a minimum of 80%25 accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced Microsoft Word and Excel functions or other data management software preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees