JOB
THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDEDThis Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.What you will be doing: In this role, you will provide a full range of clerical and receptionist services, playing a vital part in the office's workflow and contributing to our mission to protect vulnerable Alaskans. Your job duties will include, but not be limited to, data review and entry, coding and processing invoices and timesheets, general money handling, maintaining spreadsheets and trackers, answering the phone, routing calls, and greeting guests.Our organization, mission, and culture: The Health Care Services vision is to: Innovate health plans that improve the quality of health care for all Alaskans, attract excellent providers, and be known for outstanding customer service. Division of Health Care Services' core values: Through quality service, prudent use of resources, and satisfied, productive employees, we will promote good health for the people we serve via ACCESS: ArticulateCompetentConstructiveEthicalStrategicSincereIf you embrace these values and want to help HCS achieve its mission, we encourage you to apply today.The benefits of joining our team: We are a dynamic, innovative, and high-energy team doing meaningful work that positively impacts Alaskans' lives. Our administrative staff is the backbone of our operations — ensuring the lights stay on, workers are paid, and the team runs smoothly. We value attention to detail, flexibility, and a heart for service. Team members' ideas are welcomed, and we are committed to growth and promotional opportunities within the Department.The working environment you can expect: This position is conveniently located at 4601 Business Park Blvd, Bldg K, in midtown Anchorage, with access to restaurants, shopping, bike paths, and the nearby Cuddy Family Midtown Park. Free parking is provided. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with full-time office hours. This is not a telework position.Who we are looking for: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Office Assistant 2: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High school diploma or the equivalent.ANDOne year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs.Substitution: Education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocation education equal one month of experience).Special Note: "High school diploma equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D.; 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years and includes basic clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs.Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles. Such positions require that the applicant possess a regular driver's license and be 18 years of age or older.Some position in this class may require skill in typing. Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Name/Title: Helena Hitt / Administrative Officer 1Phone: 907-334-0852Email:
[email protected]