Office Assistant 2 (PCN 061101)

State of Alaska; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays annually

Excellent benefits

Generous leave accrual

Job summary

State of Alaska's Kodiak Public Health Center is seeking a dedicated staff member to support local health initiatives and daily operations.

You will handle customer service, medical records and data tasks, and coordination with local clinics and healthcare providers to ensure seamless public health services for Alaskans in Kodiak.

Qualifications

• Open to Alaskan Residents only.
• Valid Driver's License required at time of appointment.
• Three professional references with current contact information requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and support to the Kodiak Public Health Center and local community.
• Work with medical records and data; collaborate with healthcare providers and off-site clinics.
• Take on a variety of administrative responsibilities and contribute to public health goals.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Job description

What you will be doing:

In this role, you’ll be a key part of supporting the Kodiak Public Health Center and the local community. You’ll have the opportunity to provide customer service, work with medical records and data, collaborate with healthcare providers and off-site clinics, and take on a variety of administrative responsibilities. If you’re looking for a rewarding position where your work truly matters, we’d love to connect with you.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

As a member of the Section of Public Health Nursing, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families.

The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:

• Accountability: We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
• Respect: We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
• Human Potential: We are committed to developing each Alaskan’s potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we do.
• Scientific Excellence: We are committed to contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and to using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team:

Become a member of an innovative team that collaborates with communities across Alaska to create meaningful contributions to the public’s health. Learn and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live, work, and play. Enjoy excellent benefits, including meaningful work, generous leave accrual, and 12 paid holidays annually.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in the city of Kodiak, which sits on Kodiak Island. Kodiak encompasses 3,670 square miles and is more than 100 miles long. Kodiak is Alaska's largest island and the second-largest island in the United States. Known as the Emerald Isle, Kodiak’s verdant landscape and abundant outdoor opportunities make it a popular choice for nature enthusiasts.

Who we are looking for:

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Special Notice

• A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

1. Three (3) professional references with current contact information, including 1-2 current or previous supervisors.
2. Current performance evaluation, if available.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

If chosen for the position, the candidate will be required to provide the following items prior to employment:

1. Proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella immunizations.
2. Proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or a signed declination statement).
3. Annual influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
4. Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
5. A copy of your current driver’s license.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

You may require skill in typing. Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Visa & Sponsorship

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.