OFFICE SECRETARY I

Maryland; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health (Kent County Health Department) seeks a clerical/administrative support specialist to maintain records and coordinate office operations for the Developmental Disabilities Program in Chestertown, MD. Responsibilities include documenting program activities, assisting staff and clients, and supporting emergency response and LTSS billing/claims tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of secretarial/clerical work with typing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
• Notes: substitutions allowed for education or military experience under state rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to Kent County Health Department Developmental Disabilities Program.
• Maintain records and coordinate office operations.
• Manage program documentation and support staff and clients.
• Assist with emergency response activities when needed.
• Support LTSS platform billing/claims and utilization review functions.
• Assist with building access functions as assigned or needed.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Clerical/secretarial experience

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Kent County Health Department
300 Scheeler Road
Chestertown, MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical and administrative support primarily to the Kent County Health Department Developmental Disabilities Program by maintaining records, coordinating office operations, managing program documentation, supporting staff and clients. This position also assists with emergency response activities when needed. Additionally, this position will support all programs utilizing the LTSS platform with billing/claims and utilization review functions. This position supports building access functions as assigned or needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
• Notes: 1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services Specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience maintaining confidential participant, client, or patient records in a healthcare or human services environment
• Experience providing administrative or clerical support for a healthcare, public health, developmental disabilities or social services program
• Experience reviewing and reconciling billing, claims, eligibility or program data using computerized record keeping systems

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.