What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Secretary position at DeKalb County, Illinois?
The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Secretary. The Public Health Secretary functions as a member of the Communicable Disease Team under the direction of the Communicable Disease (CD) and Immunizations Program Coordinator.
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- Two years secretarial (or related) experience required.
- Basic knowledge of medical billing preferred.
- Requires excellent verbal and written bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and employees.
- Intermediate word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in work-related tasks upon completion of formal and informal training.
- May require some early evening and weekend hours.
- Starting salary of $17.52 per hour
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health, Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
- Term Life Insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
- Annual Paid Time Off - starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
- This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position
Pay: $17.52 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.
I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.
I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.
I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.
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