Employment Opportunities

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. 

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), Southern Illinois University (SIU) 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), Southern Illinois University (SIU) and Immunization Clinics.

* 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.
* Salary is $41,095.80-yr, $21.07/hr
* 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and Family health, dental, and life insurance options, death benefits, retirement and mileage reimbursement are available.
* Work hours: 8a-430p (3 days per week)
8a-7p (Monday)
8a-1p (1 day per week)
Monday-Friday

Submit application and supporting resume and/or references to: 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@sangamonil.gov

Position will remain open until filled.

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