Health Services Programs Support Specialist

College of the Desert (CA); Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Desert in Palm Desert seeks an Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Assistant Director, Clinical Services, to support the Health Services Program. The role plans, coordinates, and participates in day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and confidential handling of student records.

Responsibilities include preparing minutes, disseminating information on health services, managing scheduling, budgets, and office logistics, updating webpages, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years in medical office administrative work.
• Experience serving a diverse student/staff population and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret rules and prepare documents with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks including taking and transcribing meeting minutes.
• Disseminate health programs information to students, staff, and the public.
• Maintain knowledge of health programs, regulations, and related software.
• Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and coordinate travel when needed.
• Maintain budgets, expenditures, and financial records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma + 3 years medical office experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video meeting software

Scheduling software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

College of the Desert in Palm Desert seeks an Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Assistant Director, Clinical Services, to support the Health Services Program. The role plans, coordinates, and participates in day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and confidential handling of student records.

Responsibilities include preparing minutes, disseminating information on health services, managing scheduling, budgets, and office logistics, updating webpages, and