Public Services Admin Assistant - Front Desk Records

Minnehaha County; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO from day one

SDRS retirement system enrollment

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County Human Services invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD. You will be the first point of contact for clients, providing clerical support and guiding applicants through the county assistance processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience. You will maintain records with confidentiality and contribute to efficient day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of increasingly responsible clerical experience or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to perform moderately complex secretarial tasks with independent judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff, supervisors, and management.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Assist with county assistance applications and respond to policy questions.
• Manage medical records, enter data, and maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Customer service

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Record keeping

Job description

Minnehaha County Human Services invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD. You will be the first point of contact for clients, providing clerical support and guiding applicants through the county assistance processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical experience. You will maintain records with confidentiality and contribute to efficient day-to-day operations.