Clerk I – Health Department

Under the supervision of a Clinical Services Director, performs a variety of administrative tasks to assist in the processing of a selection of health department records, and provides administrative support to other staff. Enrolls clients in programs and answers questions on departmental procedures, eligibility requirements, scheduling, and related matters. Creates a variety of forms and documents, completes various documents with information from the client or from file documentation, and assists in maintaining the record keeping systems. Performs data entry and generates reports.

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in providing administrative support. 

Ability to learn the principles and practices of providing administrative and clinical support, customer service, and basic public relations in public health.  Ability to learn general office and clinical procedures, scheduling client appointment and referrals, verifying client information for applicable public health programs, maintaining detailed and accurate records, and managing a complex health care file system in both electronic and non-electronic format.  Ability to learn applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to maintaining medical files and information, transmission of such files, and public health programs and services.  Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite and applicable data base applications, and the ability to learn new technologies.

Current salary range starting at $19.39/hr - $25.27hr (7 year progression) with a competitive fringe benefit package. 

Submit a resume and Midland County application to:  Midland County Human Resources 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640. You can obtain an application from our website at https://midlandcountymi.gov/HR-vacancies  Applications can be emailed to HR   Application deadline: Until filled.