Ionia County Health Department - Program Clerk

Ionia County Health Department – Program Clerk

The Ionia County Health Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate person to join our team. This role is crucial in supporting the health and well-being of our diverse community, delivering essential public health services, and promoting disease prevention strategies throughout Ionia County. The ideal candidate will possess a clinical background, a passion for community health, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (10:00 am – 6:00 pm the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month) with some schedule flexibility to meet community needs. No weekends or Holidays, except meeting specific program needs or during a public health emergency. The pay range is $16.60 - $20.40 per hour.

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Personal Health Director, the Program Clerk aids all people who seek services at the Ionia County Health Department (ICHD). This position may function in any of the ICHD programs by answering phones, assisting with WIC benefits, scheduling appointments, and performing various other administrative duties such as computer entry, record-keeping, billing, and various outreach activities to promote ICHD services. May also function as a backup for the Program Tech in the lab as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: Please view the complete job description for specific duties and responsibilities, available at ioniacounty.org/hr.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one to two years relevant work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Clinical skills are a bonus.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and Ionia County Employment Application (available at ioniacounty.org/hr) to hr@ioniacounty.org, or via mail to Ionia County, Human Resources, 101 W. Main Street, Ionia, MI 48838.

Ionia County offers a rich benefit package, including the following:

• Medical insurance – 5% employee premium co-pay per pay period
• Health Savings Account - employer contribution of $600/single coverage; $1200/2-person or family coverage
• Group Life Insurance, $30,000
• Group Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(a), with 5% employer match, and 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
• Vacation days – Start with 10 days; prorated at hire, increasing annually based on years of service
• Personal days – Accrued at 7.5 hours per month
• Holiday pay (12.5 days of regular Holiday, 1 day of float Holiday/year)

The position will remain open until filled - preference given to applications submitted on or before October 24, 2025.

Ionia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.60 - $20.40 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20