Summer Business Clerk-HRL-Health Promotion and Support
About The Position
Looking for a summer opportunity where your attention to detail and tech skills truly matter? Join our Health and Human Services Department team as a Summer Business Clerk and play a key role in maintaining accurate, accessible records that support essential community health services. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, tech-savvy, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently on focused tasks like high-volume document scanning and digital file management. If you enjoy working with software applications, staying organized, and contributing to meaningful public service work — this is the role for you. As a Summer Business Clerk, you will support the Health Department by helping modernize and maintain critical records systems. Your primary focus will be scanning, indexing, and organizing documents with precision and efficiency.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Ability to communicate, file documents for long periods of time, operate office equipment, and handle office supplies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with scanning systems, digital file management, or office software is a plus — but not required.
Responsibilities
- Scanning and digitizing high-volume departmental records with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality
- Organizing and indexing electronic files to ensure timely and reliable information retrieval
- Utilizing county-wide and department-specific software systems to complete assignments
- Reviewing, verifying, and maintaining records for completeness and accuracy
- Performing data entry and basic calculations as needed
- Assisting with filing (alphabetical, numerical, and by subject matter)
- Operating office equipment including computers, scanners, copiers, and related technology
- Supporting general clerical needs such as document preparation, copying, and supply organization
- Locates and gathers specific files and documents as needed or requested to ensure timely information retrieval for a variety of departmental needs.
- Types a variety of materials, including memos, letters, records, and reports. Also proofreads and makes Xerox copies of these materials when requested.
- Answers the telephone and records messages for department personnel, responds to employee or public inquiries, and directs questions or problems to the proper party.
- Addresses, folds, and inserts mail in various envelopes and packages; sorts and distributes mail and other departmental materials and assists in ordering of necessary supplies and materials for department as requested by staff.
- Utilizes a variety of office equipment such as computers, faxes, calculators and copying machines.
- Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
- Assists in reviewing, certifying, indexing, and filing alphabetically, numerically, or according to business matter, departmental documents, reports, and records.
- Performs basic calculations and verifies numerical accuracy of departmental reports.
Benefits
- Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all.
- We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.
- At Oakland County, we offer a stable and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and generous education assistance program.
- We're always seeking new ways to enhance our workplace and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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