Clerk Typist (Confidential)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Clerk Typist performs clerical and office support duties, including filing, sorting and distributing incoming materials, retrieving and tracking records, typing and proofreading documents, handling telephone inquiries, using email, and assisting with office projects. The position may involve confidential records and reviewing District safety and security surveillance equipment, including GPS, as appropriate. It also performs Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed and in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Organizational and management skills.
Keyboarding, filing, recordkeeping, and computer word-processing skills.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, office machines, and applications.
Ability to respond professionally and effectively to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of related experience. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

File correspondence, invoices, cards, and other papers according to the assigned department’s procedures.
Read, sort, and distribute incoming materials according to the system in use.
Locate and remove requested information, including confidential information; keep records of removed materials and trace missing records.
Type letters, student and employee records, forms, memos, reports, and other materials from rough drafts or corrected copy using appropriate office equipment.
Verify totals on report forms, requisitions, and similar documents, and proofread work.
Receive telephone calls and provide general information about procedural matters.
Use the electronic mail system.
Assist with office projects to support the smooth operation of daily functions.
Review and monitor District safety and security surveillance equipment, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), as appropriate.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.