Bilingual Administrative Secretary 2 (Spanish/English)

State of Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) seeks a skilled Secretary 2 for the Hispanic Clinic in Bridgeport, CT. The role supports high-level executives, prepares reports, and handles calls with policy guidance.

Responsibilities include meetings coordination, minutes, filing, and office management while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
• One (1) year of General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.
• College training in secretarial sciences may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of secretarial duties including typing, filing, correspondence, and report writing.
• Greets and directs visitors; answers phones and screens inquiries; advises callers on policy and procedures.
• Prepares reports per hospital policy and regulatory standards; compiles narrative or statistical data.
• Coordinates meetings and arranges space/equipment; takes and distributes minutes.
• Maintains filing systems, reference materials, and office supplies; maintains time and attendance records.
• Assists in budgeting support and prepares travel arrangements and expense accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Office software

Education

Secretarial training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) seeks a skilled Secretary 2 for the Hispanic Clinic in Bridgeport, CT. The role supports high-level executives, prepares reports, and handles calls with policy guidance.

Responsibilities include meetings coordination, minutes, filing, and office management while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policies.