DCHD Administrative Assistant

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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
Department: DCHD – Personal Health Services
Posting Date: December 2, 2024
Salary: $43,017.00 Annually / $22.06 Hourly


Summary

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing excellent support to staff and management to ensure safe and efficient delivery of services to our community.


Essential Duties

Provide general clerical support.

Assist management with schedule coordination and site logistics.

Collect client and organizational information.

Enters and updates information into relevant databases and systems; and maintain data and files.

Provides information and direct questions over the telephone, email, and in person.

Greets and assists clients, as needed.

Other duties and tasks assigned, as needed.


Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.

Excellent organizational skills.

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons.

Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.

Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs.

A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload.

Strong relationship-building skills.


Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, kneel, stoop, crouch or squat, crawl, climb stairs, twist or rotate at the waist while working; push, lift or carry items.


Work Environment

Office setting.

*The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.

**Delaware County Health Department requires all employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination per CDC guidelines. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate's start date, if hired.


Contact

To apply, please go to Neo.gov.



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