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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: April 12, 2023

POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE II 

STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time (0.90 FTE)

SALARY: $6,982 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR18 | BU09

LOCATION:  This position is located in the Emergency Services department at Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Emergency Services department provides nursing care and first aid to patients requiring emergency services; assists the physician in the examination and treatment of patients; prepares and maintains records of all emergency cases; and arranges admittance to the hospital as required; and for outpatient surgery patients, provides preoperative and postoperative care.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the immediate supervision of a higher-level registered professional nurse, the Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) II receives orientation and guidance on nursing policies and procedures and nursing care techniques; develops and/or implements nursing care plans for assigned patients or clients; provides nursing care, treatment services, and/or health education information; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position is subject to rotating shifts, extended hours, work on holidays and weekends, and may be floated to other units as needed.

The RPN II reports to the RPN V (Unit Nurse Manager), position no. 59228, or its designee. 

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: Updated on May 23, 2023 ***Updated on July 06, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST IV

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $5,076 per month | SR22 | BU13

LOCATION:  This position is located in the Clinical Laboratory Services department at Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Clinical Laboratory Services department unit performs laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital patients and engages in research essential to medical advancement. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Technologist IV is primarily responsible to plan and administer all laboratory tests prescribed or referred, to and make testing summaries available for analysis by the physician. This position is subject to shift work, including extended hours, work on weekends, holidays, and stand-by assignments.

The Medical Technologist IV reports to the Regional Chief Executive Officer (RCEO), position no. 109678, or its designee.

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: None required. 

Licensure: Current, valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the Department of Health, State of Hawai’i at the time of appointment.

Certification: None required. 

Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of professional medical technologist experience which involved a variety of laboratory procedures and tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other materials, the purpose of which is to assist others in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Applicants must also show evidence of their ability to supervise others.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of medical technology; fundamental principles of chemistry and the biological sciences; the principles and practices of medical technology pertinent to the assigned field or fields.

Ability to: Use and care for laboratory equipment and apparatus; perform laboratory tests accurately and attend to required details for extended periods of time; keep records and prepare reports; make mathematic calculations; give and receive oral and written instructions; deal effectively with patients and hospital staff; plan, organize and schedule work activities to provide the services required of a section of a large laboratory; maintain a continual awareness of current developments in medical technology and provide leadership in maintaining adequate services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

The ability to distinguish shades of colors is essential. 

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: Updated on May 23, 2023 ***Updated on July 06, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST III

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $4,690 per month | SR20 | BU13

LOCATION:  This position is located in the Clinical Laboratory Services department at Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Clinical Laboratory Services department unit performs laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital patients and engages in research essential to medical advancement. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Technologist III is primarily responsible to perform laboratory testing in such fields as bacteriology, chemistry, hematology, mycology, parasitology, serology, and blood work and transfusion service operations in a hospital or other laboratory setting; performs the full range of laboratory tests including technical responsibility for the particular area or areas of laboratory services assigned. This position is subject to shift work, including extended hours, work on weekends, holidays, and stand-by assignments.

The Medical Technologist III reports to the Medical Technologist IV, position no. 20894, or its designee.

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: None required. 

Licensure: Current, valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the Department of Health, State of Hawai’i at the time of appointment.

Certification: None required. 

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of professional medical technologist experience which involved a variety of laboratory procedures and tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other materials, the purpose of which is to assist others in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of medical technology; fundamental principles of chemistry and the biological sciences; the principles and practices of medical technology pertinent to the assigned field or fields.

Ability to: Use and care for laboratory equipment and apparatus; perform laboratory tests accurately and attend to required details for extended periods of time; keep records and prepare reports; make mathematic calculations; give and receive oral and written instructions; deal effectively with patients and hospital staff; plan, organize and schedule work activities to provide the services required of a section of a large laboratory.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

The ability to distinguish shades of colors is essential. 

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: April 06, 2023 ***Updated on November 9, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST IV 

STATUS:  Permanent | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $5,076 per month | SR22 | BU13

LOCATION:  This position is located in the Information Technology (IT) department at Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The IT department is responsible for providing overall planning, analysis, development, improvement, and evaluation of the Kaua’i Region’s information technology systems; provides for integrated, computer-assisted recording, classifying, summarizing, transmitting, storing, and retrieving of clinical and management information.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Informational Systems Specialist (ISS) IV serves as a systems/ancillary analyst and as the liaison between the IT department and the users of the automated systems of the Kaua’i Region facilities. This position is with the Network/System group of the IT department of the Kaua’i Region. This position will be assisting in implementing and supporting ancillary systems such as PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), patient monitors, and other medical devices that will be incorporated to our network or interfaced/integrated to our system. The ISS IV will be responsible for the maintenance and documentation of existing and new ancillary systems; will work collaboratively with the ISS V (Network/systems) in maintaining the IT parameters of the nurse call systems. The incumbent of this position will also provide leave coverage for other members of the IT team of the region.

The ISS IV reports to the Information Technology Manager I (Regional Supervisor) position no. 57592, or its designee. 

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans
• Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.  Major coursework in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.  

Licensure:  None required. 

Certification: None required.

Specialized Experience: Two and one half (2 ½) years of specialized experience in computer systems analysis which involved the analysis, design, development, documentation, and implementation of computer systems and networks.

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years specialized experience in hospital computer systems, which involves defining users’ and business requirements, analysis and design of network/hardware solutions, evaluation and implementation of systems and networks.

One (1) year in a healthcare or healthcare support facility.

Experience preferred includes experience and basic knowledge in the following environment and systems:

• LAN and WAN environment with Server 2003/2008, Exchange, and other network related tools for systems and network administration are utilized; 
• LAN/WAN environment where coordination with corporate office and other regional offices is required.
• High level of competency with the installation of wiring, network equipment, servers, workstations, MS Office applications and working knowledge of PC business applications and database programs.
• General MS Office Professional Application software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
• General support applications – MS Project. VISIO.
• Other applications – Communications. Hospital specific applications.

Preferred hands-on experience in the following activities:

• Hardware selection and implementation process – from RFP to system implementation and follow up project/system evaluation.
• Systems – bandwidth assessments, implementation, test, cutover, and evaluation.
• Experience and a high level of competency in PCs including hardware configuration and installation.
• Experience in business writing for creation of policies, procedures, training materials, operations manuals, technical documentation, newsletters, and other I.T. associated documents.
• Experience training computer users of all levels of expertise.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles, and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; planning, organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating programs/projects; principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.

Ability to: take action with limited guidance in agreed to areas of responsibility in a calm and rational manner, particularly where the service delivery requirements must be maintained in a time sensitive situation; advise others on pertinent technical and/or non-technical matters; plan efficient layouts, work flow procedures and processes and then integrate these into a complete data, processing systems plan. 

Analytical skills related to solving problems in time critical situations, particularly where relations must be maintained with potentially difficult systems users.

Interpersonal skills at a level to function well in a wide range of administrative, management and patient care environments and maintain a strong image of professional discipline.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: Updated on May 24, 2023 ***Updated on July 06, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: CODER II

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $3,884 + $300 (shortage differential) per month | SR15 | BU03

LOCATION:  This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM), or Medical Records, department at Waimea, Kaua’i, Hawai’i at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The HIM department is responsible for the maintenance and management of quality medical records, proper coding of documentation in compliance with all regulations, and preparation of statistical data as it pertains to hospital patients.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Coder II is primarily responsible for performing routine qualitative and quantitative chart analyses to ensure complete physician documentation and indexing,  coding assignments for reimbursement purposes, prompt transmittal of patient discharge data to the Patient Financial Services Department (PFS), ongoing scrutiny of compliance with record completion procedures, the release of medical information to third party carriers, and release of information to others as dictated by policy and procedures for the Kaua’i Region. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. The Coder II reports to the Coder IV (Regional Supervisor) position no. 20744, or its designee. 

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Received ICD-10 training, coursework, or classes, within the last two (2) years.

Licensure:  None required. 

Certification: Valid CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based) from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or CPC or CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder – hospital) [outpatient coding] from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) is required.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of professional experience Experience in an HIM department of a hospital or allied medical care facility which involved the performance of paraprofessional health information management work requiring the knowledge of the nature and uses of medical records, medical terminology, and established health information management classification, coding, filing, and indexing systems; and the ability to analyze and file medical records and prepare reports and summaries from medical records.

Coding Experience: Two (2) years of professional coding experience e in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility which involved the performance of assigning codes from the listing of current ICD-CM/PCS, CPT-4 and HCPCS for all diagnoses and procedures and other services. 

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: International Classification of Diseases, 9^th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), American Medical Association, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) Coding system, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); nature and uses of medical records; medical terminology; knowledge of disease processes and pharmacology; established health information management classification, filing, and indexing systems; the use of computer equipment and software applications; strong analytical skills and office practices and procedures.

Ability to: analyze medical records; prepare reports and summaries from medical records; review, interpret and apply established health information management policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures; perform arithmetic computations; proficient use of computers, word processing, and other software applications; follow oral and written instructions, and deal tactfully and effectively with others.  Certain positions in this class may require that candidates take dictation at the rate of 90 words per minute and transcribe such dictation accurately.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: February 28, 2023

POSITION TITLE: PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE I (ADMISSION/REGISTRATION/PBX OPERATOR)

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

LOCATION: This position is located in the Patient Financial Services (PFS) department at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The PFS department gathers and processes demographic and financial information to complete patient registration; collects data and inputs information into the hospital’s computer system; provides cashier services, financial counseling, and switchboard services.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Patient Access Representative (PAR) I is responsible for interviewing patients and/or accompanying parties to obtain patient demographic and insurance information. Other duties include switchboard and PA system duties; cashiering duties; and public relations duties.  This position will be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays. The position may also be required to work in multiple locations within the facility to meet the needs of the patients. This PAR I reports to the Regional Patient Access & Registration Manager, position no. 109803.

SALARY: $3,160 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR11 | BU03

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure: None required. 

Certifications: None required.

General Experience: Two (2) years experience in typing, stenographic, clerical work, cashiering, data input, customer service skills, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, standard office equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately, and operate various kinds of office equipment; and ability to deal effectively with others in eliciting information and providing service.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage; use of standard office machines; medical terminology; techniques of interviewing others to obtain pertinent information.  Patient accounting operations, registration, and standard intake techniques.  Third-party payor requirements, credit, and collection practices. Federal regulations including Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Advance Directives, Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as they relate to hospital intake and payment for services.  Customer service philosophies and practices. 

Ability to: make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; type at the rate of 40 net words per minute and be computer knowledgeable in a windows based environment; operate a telephone switchboard, teleprocessing terminal, and inter-communication system; file materials numerically and alphabetically; follow oral and written instructions; accept and follow instructions; cooperative, communicate positively and effectively with staff, patient and patient family; understand, explain and apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to the admission of patients; keep matters confidential; interview others to obtain pertinent admissions information; and the ability to speak and write clearly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.  Occasional standing/walking. 

This unit operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week and this position will be required to work evening or night shifts, weekends, and holidays in multiple locations within the facility.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: February 27, 2023 *Revised March 3, 2023

POSITION TITLE: CLERK V

STATUS:  Permanent Full Time  (1.0 FTE)

LOCATION: This position is located in the Quality Assurance/Risk Management department at Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. KVMH, along with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Quality Assurance/Risk Management department administers the quality assurance, risk management, utilization review, and infection control programs; monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care and initiates improvements to the care; identifies, evaluates, and addresses potential and actual risks to patients and staff; ensures effective and efficient utilization of hospital facilities and services through admission and continues to stay reviews; conducts the program of surveillance, prevention, and control of diseases within the hospital environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Clerk V provides clerical support services to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management department, including infection control and UR/case management and working on MCN Policy Manager. This position will also assist with EOC minutes. There may also be frequent requirements for intense work activity and the ability to handle many clerical processes at one time while prioritizing functions. Candidates must have the ability to use tact and diplomacy in ensuring that HIPAA standards are maintained. A high level of confidentiality is required. This position may be subject to shift work and may be assigned to work in other facilities within Kaua’i region. The Clerk V reports directly to the Regional Chief Quality & Compliance Officer, position no. 109565, or its designee. 

SALARY: $3,285 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR12 | BU03

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: None required. 

Licensure: None required. 

Certifications: None required.

Basic Experience: Applicants must possess one-half (1/2) year of work experience which involved the performance of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar; spelling; arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; ability to write simply and directly; and ability to compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

General Clerical Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks that demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances, and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately, operate various kinds of office equipment.

Experience Preferred: One (1) year of the above experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician’s office, etc) which involved working with physician(s) and receiving, coordinating, expediting, and/or implementing their patient care orders. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.).
Occasional standing/walking.
Near acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.