Clerk I - Health Sciences
Clerk I - Health Sciences
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Position Summary
This position performs a variety of routine tasks such as filing data entry document preparation and maintaining records following established procedures. Initial assignments are closely supervised with detailed instructions but as proficiency grows the employee is expected to work with greater independence. This role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail confidentiality and excellent interpersonal communication. The Clerk I serves as a frontline contact for students faculty staff and visitors requiring a professional and welcoming demeanor. The operation of computers and other standard office equipment is a key part of daily responsibilities. Work is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance with college policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
- Performs general clerical functions in allied health programs to include filing data entry sorting scanning word processing and routine document preparation according to established procedures
- Checks documents for completeness and accuracy
- Composes routine correspondence and acts as a desk clerk/receptionist
- Operates a computer scanner calculator and other office machinery in the performance of routine clerical operations
- Assists with completion of required reports
- Maintains operating records statistical data computer documentation and confidentiality of office information
- Schedule and greet individuals for examinations within the diagnostic medical sonography and dental assisting programs
- Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
- Performs related work as assigned by the supervisor specific to the assigned department/position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from high school or GED certificate plus a minimum of 15 semester hours of postsecondary education in business or officerelated coursework required
- One year of experience in office or related work preferred
- Strong skills in MS Office and recordkeeping preferred
- Experience in a computerized educational or office environment preferred
- Friendly personality; enthusiastic positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective human relations skills; strong work ethic
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective telephone techniques
- Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed institutional routines
- Ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations accurately
- Ability to keyboard at a minimum of 30 correct (net) words a minute for 3 minutes
- Knowledge of general office procedures and proofreading (Basic Office Procedures Exam)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students other employees and the public
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
June 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule E506 ($28836$46327). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().
Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was fulltime or parttime and if parttime the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not selfevident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an onscreen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via email. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:
NEOGOV Customer Service:
MondayFriday
8:00 am 5:00 pm PST
(855)
Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in EVerify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
