Job Information
Berrien County Health Department - Receptionist in St Joseph, Michigan
Receptionist
- $34,449 - $34,307/ Year
- Full Benefits Package
Duties:
- Serves as the first line of customer service to clients and visitors entering the building and calling the Health Department.
- Performs clerical tasks to support the Department including scheduling staff use of Health Department resources, coordinating mail, and data entry.
- Places, receives, relays, and transfers calls on a multiline, computerized phone system. Trains other staff members to use the system.
- Makes recommendations for other agencies to contact for visitors or callers seeking services not provided by the Health Department.
- Assists with monitoring use and maintenance needs of the fleet of county vehicles assigned to the Health Department.
- Submits work orders to Berrien County Buildings and Grounds as requested.
- Distributes and maintains archive of local new articles related to the Health Department.
- Monitors distress buttons and alerts authorities if one is activated.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED and two years of experience performing clerical duties in an office setting.
Special Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle throughout the course of employment.
- In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
