Salary: $32,090.00 - $40,112.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 05/27/2024 - 1631
Division: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
Department: Family Health Center-Pediatrics
Opening Date: 05/27/2024
Closing Date: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE PROFICIENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED.
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, provides clerical support for Health Department programs serving various populations within Hamilton County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
The equivalent of a High School Diploma with computer classes and two (2) years of clerical work experience. Must be able to type at least thirty (30) words per minute on a standard keyboard. Must possess a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. This position may require the occasional or regular lifting and carrying of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
01

This is a bilingual position. Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are required for this position.**A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED**Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

02

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the equivalent of a High School Diploma with computer classes and two (2) years of clerical work experience. Must be able to type at least thirty (30) words per minute on a standard keyboard. Must possess a valid driver's license.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

03

What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

04

If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
05

How many years of direct work experience do you have in a clerical role?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

06

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

07

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

08

How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

09

Are you able to type at least thirty (30) words per minute?**A test may be required**

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have direct work experience that required you to perform medical record documentation and file maintenance?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have direct work experience that required you to type correspondence and reports?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have direct work experience that required you to screen and manage incoming calls?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

15

The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

• Yes
• No

Required Question