0000002494.CLERK I.HHS- IMMUNIZATION REGISTER

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a clerical support worker to perform basic customer service and data entry tasks within a well-defined policy framework under close supervision. The role emphasizes processing information requests, maintaining data and documents, and assisting with filing and routine inquiries.

The position requires precise data entry, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• Ability to type 25 wpm or 50 kspm.
• Candidates for clerical/administrative positions will take skill tests (e.g., 10-key, data entry, spelling, MS Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Performs support/clerical duties including alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents, materials and files.
• Interacts effectively with the public or other departments by answering routine inquiries and processing requests for information.
• Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and other documents.
• Prepares and/or processes documents, records, bills or vouchers.
• May accept, track, and distribute monies, records, correspondence, materials, files and information to appropriate persons, agencies and entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Customer service

Data entry

Organization

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

10-key

Job description

Job Description

Performs limited routine support tasks primarily involving customer service and support/clerical activities which may include: processing requests for information; entering and maintaining data; answering routine inquiries; and filing and maintaining data, correspondence, files, reports, etc. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under immediate supervision.

Job Description

Performs limited routine support tasks primarily involving customer service and support/clerical activities which may include: processing requests for information; entering and maintaining data; answering routine inquiries; and filing and maintaining data, correspondence, files, reports, etc. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs support/clerical duties to include alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents, materials and files.
• Interacts effectively with the public or other departments by answering routine inquiries and processing requests for information.
• Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and other documents.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, or vouchers.
• May accept, track, and distribute monies, records, correspondence, materials, files and information to appropriate persons, agencies and other entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to type 25 wpm or 50 kspm. Candidates for all clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skill(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department. Testing may include one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting, Timed Typing (3 minute). Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to other County employees and the general public.

Juvenile Department: “Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”

Physical/Environmental Requirements

May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 pounds, unassisted.