The Jackson Parish Health Unit is hiring for the position of Administrative Clerk. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Health Unit, 228 Bond Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. To request a detailed job description, please contact the Jackson Parish Health Unit at (318) 259-6601 or by email: Mellisa.Gilbert@LA.GOV.
Description:
The Administrative Clerk reports directly to Office Manager of the Health Unit and is responsible for providing administrative, and clerical services. This position is responsible for complex and/or lead administrative support work performed for the Administrative Department. An employee, under general direction in this classification, is responsible for performing specialized administrative and program support functions requiring extensive knowledge of the State and departmental policies and procedures. The Administrative Clerk plans and ensures that work assignments are carried out independently after objectives, priorities, and deadlines have been defined and performs complex administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must be 18 years of age.
· High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
· Basic computer skills with general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; additional software exposure preferred.
· Class E Louisiana driver’s license required.
· Able to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
· Understands, follows, and communicates oral and written instructions.
· Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
· Must be 18 years of age.
· High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
· Basic computer skills with general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; additional software exposure preferred.
· Class E Louisiana driver’s license required.
· Able to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
· Understands, follows, and communicates oral and written instructions.
· Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Basic Responsibilities:
· Completes all required and requested reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, etc.) in a timely manner.
· Greets members of the public with a professional and courteous manner.
· Performs administrative duties effectively.
· Establishes and supervises maintenance of files.
· Designs forms and procedures to be approved by the Office Manager.
· Prepares, types, and distributes complex reports, correspondence, and specifications.
· Maintains stationery, office equipment, and inventories.
· Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
· Addresses and tries to resolve complaints.
· Answers phone calls; and when needed, takes complete and accurate messages.
· Assists and supports operational staff.
· Checks work of others for accuracy and completeness.
· Sets forth a professional appearance and attitude on and off the job.
· Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
· Completes all required and requested reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, etc.) in a timely manner.
· Greets members of the public with a professional and courteous manner.
· Performs administrative duties effectively.
· Establishes and supervises maintenance of files.
· Designs forms and procedures to be approved by the Office Manager.
· Prepares, types, and distributes complex reports, correspondence, and specifications.
· Maintains stationery, office equipment, and inventories.
· Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
· Addresses and tries to resolve complaints.
· Answers phone calls; and when needed, takes complete and accurate messages.
· Assists and supports operational staff.
· Checks work of others for accuracy and completeness.
· Sets forth a professional appearance and attitude on and off the job.
· Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.