Admin Support Assistant III

State of Mississippi; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant III for the 76 - Washington County, MS location. This full-time role provides essential clerical and administrative support to ensure efficient daily operations and quality customer service in a county health department setting.

The position involves answering calls, greeting clients, registering and checking out patients, data entry, and handling other administrative duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills essential.
• Ability to perform data entry and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct telephone calls.
• Greet and assist clients.
• Register and check out patients.
• Perform accurate data entry and other assigned administrative tasks.

Skills

Good communication

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal rapport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Admin Support Assistant III in 76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$26,185.60 - $39,317.67 Annually

Location

76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9024-0301-20260930Wn

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

09/30/2026

10/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$26,185.60

$39,317.67

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience.

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

About the Position

This is a time limited position. The Administrative Support Assistant IlI (Clerk) provides essential clerical and administrative support to the Washington County Health Department to ensure efficient daily operations and quality customer service. This role is responsible for answering and directing telephone calls, greeting and assisting clients, registering and checking out patients, performing accurate data entry, and completing other assigned administrative tasks.

What you'll need to be Successful

Candidate should demonstrate good communication skills, leadership skills, excellent customer service, good rapport with patients and the public.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201