Clerk Typist II - Sexual Health Clinic

This is typing and moderately complex clerical work involving typing, processing documents, and maintaining information using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook functions. Answering and directing phone calls is an essential function of this position. The role involves verification of information, arithmetic calculations, coding, and assisting the public in completing governmental forms. Work may include training and guiding employees on clerical operations and functioning as a lead worker over a small clerical team. Moderate supervision is received from a supervisor or administrator.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical duties of moderate complexity, including typing letters, forms, reports, memoranda, applications, and other materials from drafts, dictation, or oral instructions using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Enters data into computer databases, which may be program-specific.
• Organizes and types materials, setting up formats and layouts for booklets, pamphlets, etc.
• Composes and prepares letters and memoranda for supervisor signature.
• Compiles and types reports, posting information to records.
• Reviews and compares documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs simple arithmetic computations and posts information to records.
• Maintains files in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Meets the public and answers non-technical questions.
• Operates copying, calculating, and other office equipment.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of a small group of employees performing routine clerical tasks.
• Responds to Public Health emergencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and equipment.
• Proficiency in English usage, grammar, and spelling.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Typing accuracy at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to make arithmetical tabulations, computations, and comparisons with accuracy and speed.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda.
• Ability to meet the public and handle routine non-technical questions.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with departmental precedent and policy.
• Residency in Allegheny County required within one year of hire.

Skills

• Record keeping and technical files management.
• Customer service and internal communication.
• Data entry and reporting.
• Invoice processing and proofreading.
• Operation of office equipment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement plan, life insurance, and deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements are met.

Perks

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First Aid, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more).
• Opportunities for advancement within the county system.
• Job security and meaningful work in public service.
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness.
• Commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

Veterans' preference will be awarded to eligible candidates.