Clerical Assistant 2 - Norristown State Hospital

The Department of Human Services is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys keeping operations running smoothly. This role offers a chance to support staff and help maintain an organized workplace. You will make a real impact by helping manage schedules, communication, and daily tasks. Join a team where your attention to detail and teamwork skills matter each day.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: Handle overtime calls, update coverage sheets, and enter schedule changes
• Data Updates: Maintain accurate computer files by adding employees, changing templates, and updating personnel information
• Daily Assignments: Prepare assignment sheets and verify accuracy using bi-weekly schedules
• Communication Support: Answer calls courteously and direct callers to the appropriate staff
• Administrative Tasks: Manage filing, mail processing, and retrieval of information

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday with a 1-hour lunch
• Shift may change based on operational needs
• Overtime hours as needed
• No telework option available

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).

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Contractual pay increases
• Paid holidays and leave entitlements
• Opportunity for advancement and shift selection
• Free on-site parking

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
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Qualifications

A conditional offer of employment will require:

• Medical examination
• Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance