Public Health Office Assistant – Front Desk & Data Entry

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska’s Department of Health is seeking an Office Assistant 2 for the Public Health Laboratory. You will be the welcoming front desk presence, handling inquiries from the public, vendors, and partners while supporting data entry and essential administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to Alaska’s public health mission within an Office Assistant 2 role open to Alaskan residents.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage front desk operations and interact professionally with the public and partners.
• Willingness to support a range of administrative tasks in a health department setting.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the public, vendors, and partners at the front desk.
• Record data and ensure accuracy in laboratory-related information.
• Support daily administrative operations to keep the lab and office running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Job description

State of Alaska’s Department of Health is seeking an Office Assistant 2 for the Public Health Laboratory. You will be the welcoming front desk presence, handling inquiries from the public, vendors, and partners while supporting data entry and essential administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to Alaska’s public health mission within an Office Assistant 2 role open to Alaskan residents.