Career Opportunity

Klamath County, Oregon

 

Office Assistant III

Public Health/WIC Office

This position is considered Open Until Filled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Provides clerical support to the WIC program, including both direct and indirect client services, ensuring efficient program operation.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

¨      Front office reception of clients and guests, projecting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for the office.  All aspects of the position require utilizing top notch customer service skills with the public and community partners.

¨      Every aspect of the position also utilizes advanced technical computer skills, as well as problem solving and reasoning while using the TWIST data base system.

¨      Ability to multi-task accomplishment of many job responsibilities at once is essential.

¨      Checks in clients for their WIC appointments.

¨      Determines income eligibility, proof of identity and residency and provides proper paperwork, enters updated information in WIC TWIST data base system.

¨      Answers multi-line phone system and handles inquiries regarding appointments, address changes, eligibility, etc.  Makes appropriate referrals to WIC coordinator, lactation educator, or other services when necessary.

¨      Schedules appointments utilizing TWIST appointment scheduler, coordinating family appointments as much as possible. 

¨      Prints food instruments (FI’s) for client at completion of WIC certification, distributes to client and provides training on the use of FI’s in stores.

¨      Class check in and determination of how many months of FI’s to distribute for each client.  Obtains appropriate signatures.

¨      Processes transfers into and out of WIC clinic, communicating with outside WIC agencies as necessary and determining whether or not FI’s need to be issued. 

¨      Obtains newborn information and processes temporary newborn certification.

¨      Run weekly office reports and follow up on actions necessary such as calling clients, or rescheduling no shows.

¨      Run appointment postcards weekly and prepare for mailing.

¨      Run graduation letters weekly and prepare for mailing

¨      Problem solves FI issues

¨      Orders WIC forms from the State WIC mailroom as necessary to keep forms stocked.

¨      Accompanies WIC certifier to outreach clinics and assists with WIC clinic there.

¨      Assists WIC Coordinator when necessary.

 

EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires extensive computer experience and ability to utilize computer efficiently and independently; Three year's clerical experience preferred; ability to multi-task and handle stressful environment; Good customer service skills a must; Ability to handle multi-line phone system; Knowledge of office practices and procedures; Ability to write legibly.

 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

This is a full time position with the Public Health Department. The starting pay for this position is $10.75 per hour. Future increases are reviewed annually and are based upon performance and movement on a 7 step scale which extends up to a current maximum of $13.60 per hour.  This position is represented by the International Laborer’s Union, Local 121.  The normal work schedule is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.  This position is classified as Non- exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and therefore is eligible for overtime pay.

 

Klamath County offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.  Employee benefits include the following:

¨      Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance options

¨      Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability programs

¨      No-cost Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) Tax-Savings Plan

¨      Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave benefits

¨      Excellent Klamath County Pension/Retirement Plan

¨      Employee Wellness Program

¨      On-going professional training and development programs

¨      No-cost Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

¨      Deferred Compensation (Section 457) Plan options

¨      AFLAC supplemental insurance options

¨      Free Parking

 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, return a completed Klamath County Employment Application.  When applying, please reference job number 09-071-1670.  This position is considered Open Until Filled.   Application materials are available from the Klamath County Human Resources Department located in the Government Center, 305 Main Street, Room #216, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-6332.  Our telephone number is (541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR.  Our facsimile number is (541) 883-4270.  You may submit your application in person, fax or online via our website, www.co.klamath.or.us.  The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and resumes submitted.  The best-qualified applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for employment.  

 

For additional information, visit us online, or call our 24-hour job information hotline at 541-883-4188.

 

Klamath County enforces a drug-free work place.  Successful applicants may be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.