Temporary Extra Help-Office Support

Whatcom County; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The 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.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. The role involves exposure to graphic images related to death investigations and requires strong organization and professional communication with the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with typical office technology and data entry.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll, billing and accounts payable.
• Answer and route calls, maintain files, and process incoming documents.
• Enter data and assist with document preparation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Discretion

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

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, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

Background check must meet County criteria for security sensitive position.