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The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants for the position of Clerk Typist II to perform clerical duties in the Personal Health Services Division including but not limited to working in the Immunization, Well Child and Adult Health Services programs. This position will also assist and support clerical activities during WIC clinics.

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as a Clerk Typist II. These duties include:

• Answer telephone calls from clients maintaining proper etiquette, directing calls as needed, and taking appropriate messages

• Assist and support clerical activities during Women, Infant, Children (WIC) and Immunization clinics.

• Ensure accuracy, format, grammar, completeness and consistency of any information processed

• Input data into different software utilized by SCDPH regarding clients, schedules, and other relevant documentation.

• Interact extensively with community members on a daily basis.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties. These include filing patient information, providing patient information upon request, and organizing and maintaining documentation for SCDPH. Programs for this position include Women, Infant, Children (WIC) and Immunization clinics.

The work assigned to this position may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks.

• A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License
• Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment. 
• Ability to use personal automobile with proof of current insurance

• Attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain good effective relationships with other personnel and clients.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to type proficiently on computer programs
• Excellent communication skills

This position is covered by AFSCME Local #3738 Union. IMRF Pension and Deferred Compensation 457(b). Salary & Benefits: $44,150.29 per year / $22.64 per hour; 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year, 4 weeks Maternity/Paternity paid time off, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Individual and Family health, dental and life insurance options, retirement, and mileage reimbursement are available.

Submit application and supporting documents to one fo the following methods:

     John W. Ridley, MHCDS,
     Director of Public Health Sangamon Co.
     Dept. of Public Health
     2833 S. Grand Avenue, East
     Springfield, IL 62703
OR
     Fax to 217-535-3104
OR
     Email to healthhr@co.sangamon.il.us 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other part of someone’s identity. If you have a special need or disability requiring accommodation, notify us using one of the contact methods above.