Public Health Office Specialist — Front Desk & Admin

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Office Services Specialist to support daily operations and serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors at the Carroll County Health Department. The role emphasizes strong communication, data entry, scheduling, and records management within a public health setting.

Ideal candidates will have experience with office procedures, word processing, and spreadsheets, and will collaborate with staff to connect community members with appropriate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office and administrative principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to interpret and follow established procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
• Considerable skill in the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meetings.
• Perform data entry and routine transactions.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records.
• Order supplies and respond to questions about services.
• Help connect community members with programs and staff.
• Provide frontline customer service to clients and visitors.
• Support daily operations within established policies.

Skills

Office admin

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Procedures

Communication

Job description

Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Office Services Specialist to support daily operations and serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors at the Carroll County Health Department. The role emphasizes strong communication, data entry, scheduling, and records management within a public health setting.

Ideal candidates will have experience with office procedures, word processing, and spreadsheets, and will collaborate with staff to connect community members with appropriate