Clerical Specialist

Lake County General Health District•Chardon, OH

3d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of moderately difficult general office assignments; operates a variety of commonly utilized office equipment; receives and records payments; issues receipts; maintains records; completes routine documentation; schedules appointments; interviews internal and external customers to establish services needed; provides assistance to other clerical employees. This position will be based at Geauga Public Health, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon, Ohio.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have prior computer experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Must have and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Provides clerical support for all departments within the Health District
Overall duties include reception, appointments, telephone, financial, record-keeping, copying, collation, filing and data entry
Must be able to understand and execute written and verbal instructions
Must be sensitive to client concerns
Responsible for receiving and dispersing accurate information to clients and agency professionals
Must be able to work with various professionals and assist them with programmatic needs
Typing of letters and creation of reports
Client confidentiality is an important component of the job
All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the public’s health in accordance with the Lake County General Health District Emergency Response Plan
Performs other duties as assigned consistent with position