Office Assistant

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alakanuk (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated secretary to perform typing, shorthand, filing, and answer telephones, while handling confidential information with discretion. This full-time role includes a 40-hour work week and benefits across a rural Alaska health system.

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving numerous communities in southwest Alaska, and contribute to essential administrative support across clinics and the regional hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with office machines and computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information independently.
• Ability to establish relationships and remain diplomatic.
• Ability to work independently and stay accountable.

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial duties including typing, shorthand, filing, answering telephones and making copies.

Skills

Typing

Shorthand

Filing

Answering phones

Computer skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Multi-line telephones

Fax machines

Computer software

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Performs secretarial duties including typing, shorthand, filing, answering telephones and making copies.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephones, computer, fax machines, etc.)
• Computer skills.
• Good human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgment on an independent basis.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times.
• Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability of work.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

Pay Range Minimum: 16.73

Employment Type

Regular Time

Full time

Hours Per Week: 40

FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff… All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!