Client-Facing Administrative Assistant with Great Benefits

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO from day one

Extended sick leave

SDRS retirement system

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Minnehaha County in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be the friendly face of the Human Services department. You will provide administrative support, handle inquiries in person and by phone, process applications, and maintain confidential records.

Responsibilities include data entry, meeting scheduling, and coordinating office tasks to keep operations running smoothly. A high school diploma or GED and clerical experience are required, with a strong emphasis on customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of increasingly responsible clerical experience.
• Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex secretarial and clerical tasks while exercising independent judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Human Services staff, supervisors, and management for efficient departmental operations.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public, answering inquiries in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Offer guidance and support for County assistance applications and answer policy questions.
• Manage medical records, enter data, and support administrative processes to ensure client confidentiality.
• Update digital and hardcopy records, forms, and correspondence to meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare meeting minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and process vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Screen and direct mail; organize outgoing mail.
• Track and follow up on activities to meet deadlines and complete procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be the friendly face of the Human Services department. You will provide administrative support, handle inquiries in person and by phone, process applications, and maintain confidential records.

Responsibilities include data entry, meeting scheduling, and coordinating office tasks to keep operations running smoothly. A high school diploma or GED and clerical experience are required, with a strong emphasis on customer