Clerk I

Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Clerk I performs entry-level clerical work. The Clerk is responsible for performing routine administrative support services for the Units and other areas of the hospital including Witt/Chambers Hall and Medical Clinic. Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions:
1. Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
2. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine word processing and personal computer related work, such as producing correspondence reports, tables, forms, programming materials, and other documents and data entry and retrieval.
3. Develop and maintain a multi-dimensional recordkeeping/filing system.
4. Receive, review and route incoming mail to proper personnel.
5. Independently compose replies to correspondence, within scope of authority, or based on verbal instructions from supervisors.
6. Serves as liaison with other departments/staff as required.
7. Assists Nurse Administrator with administrative projects as necessary.
8. Also functions as time gatherer for the units.
9. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge in clerical work.

Knowledge of business or program terminology, office procedures, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of warehousing procedures; of purchasing policies and procedures; of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures; and of state purchasing policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computer and office equipment.

Ability to make arithmetic computations; to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; and to transfer stock from one location to another; and to maintain files.

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