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JOB REQUIREMENTS: WAUSHARA COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Administrative Assistant I (Medical Examiner) LEVEL: O DEPARTMENT:
County Administration UPDATED/CREATED: 04/2026 FUNCTION: Under the
supervision of the Waushara County Medical Examiner, performs all
administrative functions relating to the Office of the Medical Examiner.
Coordinates, organizes and processes the business and financial
activities of the office. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides
receptionist coverage for the Office, including but not limited to,
greeting the public, answering the telephone in a manner that conveys a
positive and helpful image, directing the public to the appropriate
staff. 2. Provides administrative support for the Office of the Medical
Examiner including, but not limited to preparation of correspondence,
reports, contracts, and data entry. 3. Checks and completes timecards in
preparation for payroll. Prepares mileage and expense reimbursements for
staff. 4. Responsible for financial functions of the office including
bi-weekly preparation of all vouchers, deposits to the County Treasurers
Office, and the processing of credit card transactions. Prepares
departmental billings for accounts receivables as necessary. 5.
Maintains department case files and other files. 6. Processes public
records requests in accordance with state statutes. 7. Supports Medical
Examiner and staff with maintaining inventory and ordering equipment and
supplies. 8. All other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner.
WORKING ELEMENTS: A. Education, Training and Experience High school
graduate or equivalent, with courses relating to administrative
Functions. Minimum One Year Experience Of Office, Administrative, Or
computer work. B. Knowledge, Ability and Skills Knowledge of typing and
a variety of office equipment including copy machine, computer,
calculators and phone systems. Administrative Assistant I (Medical
Examiner) Administration Page 2 B. Knowledge, Ability and Skills
(continued) Knowledge of software office products, including but not
limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams. Ability to handle administrative
detail accurately and efficiently. Skills in meeting deadlines and
working accurately, ability to plan and organize work. Ability to
communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public, deal
compassionately with grieving family members, and maintain
confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, local
medical community and funeral homes. Ability to deal with issues of
death and dying on a daily basis, often in unpleasant circumstances. C.
Responsibility and Authority Responsible for handling all administrative
functions that relate to the Office of the Medical Examiner as assigned
by the Medical Examiner. D. Working Conditions Normal office conditions,
primarily sedentary in nature. Includes sitting, standing, walking,
bending, stooping, minimal lifting, ability to hear, talk, and view
area. Interact with the public and co-workers. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of typing and a variety of
office equipment including copy machine, computer, calculators and phone
systems Knowledge of software office products, including but not limited
to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams. Ability to handle administrative detail
accurately and efficiently. Skills in meeting deadlines and working
accurately, ability to plan and organize work. Ability to communicate
effectively with co-workers and the general public, deal compassionately
with grieving family members, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relations with local, State and
Federal law enforcement agencies, local medical community and funeral
homes. Ability to deal with issues of death and dying on a daily basis,
often in unpleasant circumstances. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Nline
https://wausharacountywi.munisselfservice.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=202571&sreq=1&form=001&desc=ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - MEDICAL EXAMINER
Administrative Assistant I (Medical Examiner) LEVEL: O DEPARTMENT:
County Administration UPDATED/CREATED: 04/2026 FUNCTION: Under the
supervision of the Waushara County Medical Examiner, performs all
administrative functions relating to the Office of the Medical Examiner.
Coordinates, organizes and processes the business and financial
activities of the office. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides
receptionist coverage for the Office, including but not limited to,
greeting the public, answering the telephone in a manner that conveys a
positive and helpful image, directing the public to the appropriate
staff. 2. Provides administrative support for the Office of the Medical
Examiner including, but not limited to preparation of correspondence,
reports, contracts, and data entry. 3. Checks and completes timecards in
preparation for payroll. Prepares mileage and expense reimbursements for
staff. 4. Responsible for financial functions of the office including
bi-weekly preparation of all vouchers, deposits to the County Treasurers
Office, and the processing of credit card transactions. Prepares
departmental billings for accounts receivables as necessary. 5.
Maintains department case files and other files. 6. Processes public
records requests in accordance with state statutes. 7. Supports Medical
Examiner and staff with maintaining inventory and ordering equipment and
supplies. 8. All other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner.
WORKING ELEMENTS: A. Education, Training and Experience High school
graduate or equivalent, with courses relating to administrative
Functions. Minimum One Year Experience Of Office, Administrative, Or
computer work. B. Knowledge, Ability and Skills Knowledge of typing and
a variety of office equipment including copy machine, computer,
calculators and phone systems. Administrative Assistant I (Medical
Examiner) Administration Page 2 B. Knowledge, Ability and Skills
(continued) Knowledge of software office products, including but not
limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams. Ability to handle administrative
detail accurately and efficiently. Skills in meeting deadlines and
working accurately, ability to plan and organize work. Ability to
communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public, deal
compassionately with grieving family members, and maintain
confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, local
medical community and funeral homes. Ability to deal with issues of
death and dying on a daily basis, often in unpleasant circumstances. C.
Responsibility and Authority Responsible for handling all administrative
functions that relate to the Office of the Medical Examiner as assigned
by the Medical Examiner. D. Working Conditions Normal office conditions,
primarily sedentary in nature. Includes sitting, standing, walking,
bending, stooping, minimal lifting, ability to hear, talk, and view
area. Interact with the public and co-workers. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of typing and a variety of
office equipment including copy machine, computer, calculators and phone
systems Knowledge of software office products, including but not limited
to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams. Ability to handle administrative detail
accurately and efficiently. Skills in meeting deadlines and working
accurately, ability to plan and organize work. Ability to communicate
effectively with co-workers and the general public, deal compassionately
with grieving family members, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relations with local, State and
Federal law enforcement agencies, local medical community and funeral
homes. Ability to deal with issues of death and dying on a daily basis,
often in unpleasant circumstances. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Nline
https://wausharacountywi.munisselfservice.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=202571&sreq=1&form=001&desc=ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - MEDICAL EXAMINER