Public Hospital Office Assistant - Growth & Balance

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking two dedicated Office Assistants to support the Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, CT. This full-time clerical position involves typing, filing, data entry, and routine correspondence within a clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have two years of clerical experience (or equivalent education), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical work experience required or substituted by education credits.
• Knowledge of office systems, proper telephone usage, and filing.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Type a variety of materials and enter data into systems.
• File, index, and maintain office records and forms.
• Compose routine correspondence and processing documents.
• Prepare payment lists, invoices, and manage procurement tasks.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to clients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Arithmetic computations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking two dedicated Office Assistants to support the Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, CT. This full-time clerical position involves typing, filing, data entry, and routine correspondence within a clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have two years of clerical experience (or equivalent education), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced public healthcare environment.