Health Services Programs Specialist

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Desert is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Health Services Program at the Palm Desert Campus. The role includes coordinating operations, handling confidential student information, and disseminating health program information to students and staff.

The position requires high school graduation with several years of medical office secretarial experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment while

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to Graduation from high school and 3 years of increasingly responsible secretarial/administrative experience in a medical office with public contact.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/FERPA and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professional etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative functions and take/transcribe meeting minutes with independent judgment.
• Disseminate information about health programs in person, by phone, and email.
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and maintain financial records as assigned.
• Coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and prepare materials for meetings.
• Maintain webpages, content, and accessibility of digital media.
• Operate office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite; handle mail and visitor reception.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

3 years secretarial/administrative experience in a medical office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conferencing software

Record keeping software

Job description

College of the Desert is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Health Services Program at the Palm Desert Campus. The role includes coordinating operations, handling confidential student information, and disseminating health program information to students and staff.

The position requires high school graduation with several years of medical office secretarial experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment while