Temporary Extra Help-Office Support

Whatcom County, WA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking a temporary extra-help employee to provide administrative support to our team. Primary duties include preparing and processing payroll, billing, and accounts payable, with additional duties such as answering calls, maintaining files, and data entry.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Work involves exposure to graphic images related to death investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with typical office technology including data entry, filing, and recordkeeping is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process department payroll, billing and accounts payable.
• Answer and route calls and other inquiries; maintain files.
• Gather and release records as directed and process incoming documents.
• Enter data accurately in the system.
• Background checks must meet county security criteria.

Skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Strong organizational skills

Clear, professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking a temporary extra-help employee to provide administrative support to our team.

Primary Duties include preparing and processing department payroll, billing and accounts payable. May alsoinclude answering and routing calls and other inquiries; maintaining files; gathering and releasing records as directed; processing incoming documents; and entering data.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. Strong organizational skills and clear, professional communication with the public are essential. This position involves exposure to graphic images and information related to death investigations. Candidates must be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Wage:$22.50 per hour

Anticipated Hours: 5 - 8 hours per week, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Supervisor: Operations Manager

This position is open until filled.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with typical office technology including customer reception, computer data entry and document preparation, filing and recordkeeping.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.

Whatcom County, WAis truly special and a great place to call home!

Background check must meet County criteria for security sensitive position.