Clerical Specialist

Position Summary

Under general supervisor, performs a variety of moderately difficult general office assignments; operates a variety of commonly utilized office equipment; receives and records payments; issues receipts; maintains records; completes routine documentation; schedule appointments; interviewing internal and external customers to establish services needed; provides assistance to other clerical employees.  This position will be based at Geauga Public Health, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon, Ohio.

Essential Duties

Provides clerical support for all departments within the Health District;

Overall duties include reception, appointments, telephone, financial, record-keeping, copying, collation, filing and data entry;

Must be able to understand and execute written and verbal instructions;

Must be sensitive to client concerns;

Responsible for receiving and dispersing accurate information to clients and agency professionals;

Must be able to work with various professionals and assist them with programmatic needs;

Typing of letters and creation of reports.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Client confidentiality is an important component of the job;

All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the public’s health in accordance with the Lake County General Health District Emergency Response Plan;

Performs other duties as assigned consistent with position.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; 

Must have prior computer experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);  

Must have and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

The Lake County General Health District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.