Office Assistant III (2-year Project) - Public Health

Job Summary

Public Health Administration has an opening for a 2-year Project Office Assistant III. This position is funded through November 30, 2022. Candidates interested in this position must submit application materials by the closing date. 

This position provides advanced level customer service to internal and external customers of the Finance Unit by performing a variety of complex administrative support activities which contribute to efficient office operations and require a thorough understanding of, and ability to explain, department and County programs and procedures. Duties include processing accounts payable, training registrations, travel arrangements, medical billing, and other tasks as assigned.  Assists staff in the use of computer forms, templates and software; researches, interprets, prepares and maintains a variety of information, reports and documents requiring knowledge of specific program requirements and terminology including medical terminology; performs related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Three to five years of responsible and advanced administrative support experience including the full range of office and support functions. Other combinations of education, experience and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work may be considered.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• Prior experience working in Accounts Payable - basic bookkeeping methods; reconciliation, expense reports, purchase card (P-card).
• Workday financial platform, EnvisionConnect, and Insight EMR software knowledge or experience a plus.
• Prior experience working in Medical Billing, including interpreting ICD & CPT, a plus.
• Experience with electronic medical records a plus.
• Ability to enter data accurately and timely.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Adobe Pro, Outlook, Access.
• Use advanced functions of Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines; critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management, organizational, prioritization skills and independent work.
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment while maintaining an independent body of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. Includes interpreting and explaining technical or compliance information.
• Ability to research and implement appropriate strategies for working with diverse populations.
• Ability to recognize and challenge discrimination and other myths in working across the department and throughout the county.
  

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: Local 335.505 ($19.88 - $25.39) per hour

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county