Admin Support Assistant II - Government Jobs : Job Details

The Mississippi State Department of Health, Southern Public Health Region, is seeking to fill an Administrative Support Assistant II (WIC Clerk) vacancy at the Jackson County Health Department in Pascagoula, MS. The Administrative Support Assistant II (WIC Clerk) responsibilities include: Routine clerical duties and support for the local county health department including, but not limited to, answering the telephone and directing calls to appropriate staff, greeting clients, registering and exiting patients, data entry, and other duties as assigned. Must provide excellent customer service. Employees are required to become familiar with other applicable programs, procedures, and processes of the health department to perform this work. Administrative Support Assistant IIs are Second-level Administrative Support incumbents who perform a variety of clerical, printing, and mail related tasks in support of a work unit. Employees at this level are required to be familiar with the knowledge of the procedures and processes applicable to the performance of the work. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player. Need to have knowledge of MSDH programs and use that knowledge effectively to assist clients and/or patients as needed.

To be successful a candidate should have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills.

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [email protected].

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience.