Receptionist/Switchboard Operator

State of IowaIndependence - 50644 - Buchanan County, IA
Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to join our team! This is a full-time position with HHS. The successful candidate will serve as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator, responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, answering and directing incoming calls, and providing general reception support at the facility. The regular schedule will be night shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). Additional shift coverage, including day, weekend, or holiday hours, may be required to support the facility’s 24/7 operations. The position also includes a variety of additional duties, which may involve basic clerical tasks and other assigned responsibilities. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services, including individualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider.

Requirements

  • No specific education or work experience required.
  • Must complete a background check.
  • May be required to type at least 40 WPM net as demonstrated by the completion of a typing examination within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator.
  • Greet and assist visitors.
  • Answer and direct incoming calls.
  • Provide general reception support at the facility.
  • Perform basic clerical tasks.
  • Complete other assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays)
  • Retirement Plans (IPERS, Retirement Investors Club)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
  • Life insurance
  • Free long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Programs
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