Office Assistant

We are seeking an Office Assistant to support our Medical Examiner office. The role involves assisting with administrative tasks, interacting with the public, and maintaining confidential records. Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.50 hourly Job Type: Unclassified Department: Medical Examiner Position eligible for overtime compensation for hours over 40 per week. About the Position As an Office Assistant, you will represent the agency professionally, interact with next of kin, and conduct confidential document reviews. Responsibilities Answer incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person Respond to questions from the public, assist at the front desk, and maintain the daily visitor log Receive, sort, and distribute mail Collect payments for copies of reports, issue receipts, post payments, and perform daily reconciliation Complete forms and prepare routine correspondence Distribute reports to requesting agencies and the public and maintain a record of distributed reports Use CME to look up case numbers for report requests from outside agencies Contact other agencies to collect or provide information File documents, record information, and assist in maintaining case files Review case files and close cases when the file is complete Requirements One year of clerical and/or administrative experience High school diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Experience in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office Experience in a legal, healthcare, or public‑health office setting Expertise in Microsoft Office Bilingual in English and Spanish Benefits Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work‑life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center, Maricopa County Kids Club Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Working Conditions Position is typically office or administrative work. Consistent schedule: Monday‑Friday from 7:00AM to 4:00PM with a 1‑hour lunch. Ability to exert up to 20lbs. occasionally, 10lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly; requires walking/standing to a significant degree. Ability to work with confidential information and/or graphic material. Equal Opportunity Statement Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process. #J-18808-Ljbffr