Entry-Level Office Assistant: Growth & Benefits

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse is seeking an Office Assistant 1 for the Outpatient Clinic. This entry‑level role supports daily clerical tasks and patient flow, with opportunities for professional growth within a state agency.

Responsibilities include data entry, filing, answering phones, mail handling, and scheduling interviews. Eligible candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate in English; 1 year of experience not required.

Qualifications

• No education or prior experience required; must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Data entry
• Maintaining files
• Answering phones
• Opening and sorting mail
• Scheduling meetings and interviews

Skills

Data entry

Phone handling

File maintenance

Scheduling

Job description

State of New York - Mental Health, Office of Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse is seeking an Office Assistant 1 for the Outpatient Clinic. This entry‑level role supports daily clerical tasks and patient flow, with opportunities for professional growth within a state agency.

Responsibilities include data entry, filing, answering phones, mail handling, and scheduling interviews. Eligible candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate in English; 1 year of experience not required.