Clerical Assistant 2
Join the Department of Health as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help support vital public health services across the Commonwealth. This role offers the chance to assist community programs and strengthen statewide health initiatives. Your work will help residents access important resources and information. Become part of a team that strives to improve the well-being of Pennsylvanians.
About the role
This role provides essential clerical and customer support that helps the Southcentral District Office carry out its public health mission.
Responsibilities
- Call Handling: Answer calls, provide information, and direct inquiries using Department of Health procedures
- Clerical Support: Support staff during clinics, investigations, and community health events
- Record Maintenance: Maintain literature collections, bulletin boards, and health center materials
- Data Entry: Enter records into PIERS and prepare clinic activity reports with accuracy
- Supply Management: Coordinate inventory and order supplies to keep clinic operations running
- Emergency Response: Assist with essential functions or emergency duties during public health events
Schedule
Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Pay
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes).
Requirements
- Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Graduation from high school; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.