Office Assistant 2
Office Assistant 2
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Job Description
Description
- This position is in office and not remote.
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
The Pierce County Medical Examiners Office (PCMEO) has an exciting new opportunity on our Administrative Team. You will have an opportunity to work as an Office Assistant 2 in one of the most unique and challenging environments in Pierce County. We are looking for an administrative professional with proven customer service experience. You will provide administrative support by primarily assisting with telephone calls and visitors processing mail handling cash and performing cashiering duties processing financial transactions and other administrative duties. This work will directly support the success of this department and impact our local community.
Why Its a Great Department:
We serve the living through professional death investigations and forensic postmortem examinations up to and including autopsy. We work together both within and across teams to provide forensic pathology and death investigation services that are timely accurate thorough and independent from outside influences. You will assist this close-knit staff that performs a critical role for Pierce County.PCMEO is a stand-alone secure forensic autopsy facility accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). The office currently has a Lodox full-body radiography machine and is undergoing facility improvements to incorporate advanced imaging computed tomography (CT) into the daily workflow. PCMEO is a modern moderate-volume well-equipped four-autopsy station facility with four full-time forensic pathologists including the Chief Medical Examiner. The office is at the forefront of applying advanced imaging technology and electronic case management systems to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency. A facility renovation project is underway and is designed with an eye toward future growth. Your office is fully equipped with modern technology and furnishings. Parking is secure free and on-site.
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How to be Successful in the Role:
Strong communication skills attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are key to being successful in this role. You must be adaptable able to multitask have an eagerness to learn and maintain confidentiality. The ability to discuss difficult and sensitive topics with the general public with professionalism and empathy is vital.
Your Future in this Role:
This is an opportunity to expand your current skillset in a department with an important public service mission. You will be part of a small and dedicated close-knit staff reporting to a supportive management team and working with some of the most uniquely skilled people in the community. As you develop in this role you will have an opportunity to participate in various Pierce County trainings that will strengthen your skills to be both a stronger member of our team and a more valuable member of our great Pierce County communities.
Core Daily Responsibilities:- Perform receptionist duties by answering telephone calls and assisting lobby visitors.
- Coordinate the release of decedents to the funeral home.
- Handle cash and perform cashiering duties.
- Data entry and uploading documents into the case management system.
- Process financial transactions and validate payments maintain logs spreadsheets records inventories and other office records according to established procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- One year of general clerical experience.
- Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to submit this will result in an incomplete application.
- Customer service experience with high volume of calls and prioritizing calls based on urgency.
- Strong experience with modern office equipment and computer applications (printers/copiers/scanners MS Office etc.)
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live work and raise a family
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Employment Type
Full-Time
