Clerk ($15.75 - $20.44)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:   The work involves the performance of standardized clerical tasks including the use of a personal computer and other office equipment.  Specific duties vary with the needs of the department.  Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments.  The work is reviewed by direct observation, checking completed work, periodic or spot-checks, cross checking, or other steps in the clerical process.  This position may involve keyboarding of information not requiring a skilled Typist.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·  Receives and organizes work to be processed and recorded;

·  Contacts clients, vendors, and/or insurance carriers to obtain additional information or to update information

·  Prepares, stores and retrieves lists and documents;

·  Updates and stores department forms on a computer using word processing software;

·  Orders office supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;

· Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents and materials by coding and filing new material, searching for requested material and periodically purging obsolete material;

·   Schedules meetings and appointments;

·  Sorts, indexes, and files mail, bills, requisitions, ledger cards and other material;

·  Pulls material from files, makes simple file searches and maintains charge-out records;

·  Issues and records applications, licenses and permits;

·  Collects money and accounts for monies received;

·  Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy, completeness, and proper extension;

·  Answers telephone and gives out routine information, or relieves at switchboard;

·  Maintains time records and payroll data;

·  Operates computer, copiers, simple computing and other office machines;

·  Makes entries on control cards or in ledger from original sources;

·  Makes arithmetical computations and compiles simple statistical reports;

·  Obtains patient information and registers on computer.

·  May serve as receptionist and greet clients and/or visitors;

·  May enter and retrieve information using computer database/spreadsheet software;

·  May prepare and maintain time records and payroll data. 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; working knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized records maintenance; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain neat and legible records; ability to manipulate an alphanumeric keyboard; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either:

(A)  Graduation from high school or possession or an equivalency diploma; or

(B)  One year of full-time clerical experience; or

(C)  An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Applicants may forward resume to: Human Resources, Lewis County Health System, 7785 N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367 or Email: hr@lcgh.net. LCHS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.