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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Psychology (https://psych.la.psu.edu/) in the College of the Liberal Arts invites applications for a Health Services Assistant to perform staff assistant duties for the Psychological Clinic (https://psych.la.psu.edu/psychological-clinic/) (an outpatient psychiatric clinic and doctoral training program).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Answer/screen telephone calls; send and receive faxes and emails

• Schedule appointments

• Take referrals and monitor wait lists

• Greet clients/visitors, provide information and assistance to doctors and patients

• Assist in maintaining office records; enter data in office’s electronic medical records system

• Provide backup support as required

The Health Services Assistant will be expected to routinely work Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET to provide coverage during the Psychological Clinic’s open hours and have flexibility to cover other shifts when needed.

Benefits include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits (http://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits) for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation and sick time

• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

  After training, the Health Services Assistant will frequently use the following software, systems, and applications: Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive), Box (cloud storage), DrCloudEHR (electronic health records platform), as well as Workday/WorkLion (Penn State’s central resource for HR services, payroll, attendance, etc.).

  Education and Experience: This position will be filled at the level of Support, which requires a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to be detail-oriented

• Excellent communication skills

• Interpersonal and customer service skills

• Demonstrates a genuine appreciation for working with diverse populations

• Ability to work with a high-level of professionalism both independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to be proactive and take initiative

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Additional Information: To apply, please submit both a cover letter and resume as part of the application materials.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $50,500.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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