Job Details

Receptionist

• $34,449 - $34,307/ Year
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Serves as the first line of customer service to clients and visitors entering the building and calling the Health Department.
• Performs clerical tasks to support the Department including scheduling staff use of Health Department resources, coordinating mail, and data entry.
• Places, receives, relays, and transfers calls on a multiline, computerized phone system. Trains other staff members to use the system.
• Makes recommendations for other agencies to contact for visitors or callers seeking services not provided by the Health Department.
• Assists with monitoring use and maintenance needs of the fleet of county vehicles assigned to the Health Department.
• Submits work orders to Berrien County Buildings and Grounds as requested.
• Distributes and maintains archive of local new articles related to the Health Department.
• Monitors distress buttons and alerts authorities if one is activated.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and two years of experience performing clerical duties in an office setting.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle throughout the course of employment.
• In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.