Summer Business Clerk-HRL-Nursing Services

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

2d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary $13.22-$15.43/hr On-Site, Pontiac, MI May to August Make an Impact Behind the Scenes in Public Health Looking for a summer opportunity where your attention to detail and tech skills truly matter? Join our Health 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. ________________________________________ What You’ll Do As a Summer Business Clerk, you will support the Health Department and Nursing Services by helping modernize and maintain critical records systems. Your primary focus will be scanning, indexing, and organizing documents with precision and efficiency. The summer clerk will work primarily with the public health nursing clerical team and have opportunities to support other public health programs. The duties will include: • scanning and uploading documents into the electronic health record system, • preparing client folders with educational materials, • provide front desk coverage by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing clients to appropriate program locations in the building, • attend a weekly community outreach initiative This role requires the ability to work independently for extended periods while maintaining a high level of focus and productivity. Previous experience with scanning systems, digital file management, or office software is a plus — but not required. ________________________________________ Why You’ll Love It • Gain real-world experience in a professional public health environment • Build valuable technical and administrative skills that strengthen your resume • Develop independence, time management, and organizational expertise • Contribute to meaningful community health operations • Work in a supportive office setting with experienced professionals

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
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.
Ability to communicate, file documents for long periods of time, operate office equipment, and handle office supplies.
Must submit to immunizations as required by the Department of Health & Human Services and submit to a tuberculin skin test or chest x‑ray, at County expense.
Before beginning employment, candidates will be required to provide Children’s Village with documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services (previously called Family Independence Agency) that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Children’s Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.
Applicants for positions at Children’s Village will not be considered if they have been convicted of either of the following: Child Abuse or Neglect. A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.
A criminal background check will be conducted before employment begins. Information obtained during the background check will be considered in the hiring decision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with scanning systems, digital file management, or office software is a plus

Responsibilities

scanning and uploading documents into the electronic health record system
preparing client folders with educational materials
provide front desk coverage by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing clients to appropriate program locations in the building
attend a weekly community outreach initiative