Undergraduate Administrative Resident

Internship - Unpaid; Temporary

Under general supervision of the Local Health Department Manager, the Intern performs administrative work in support of the County's Local Health Department programs. The Intern performs a variety of duties with different departmental programs to better understand how a Local Health Department functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs general office support and clerical functions for the Local Health Department.
• Responds to telephone inquiries.
• Provides quality customer service to clients/patients visiting the Local Health Department.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with educational presentations.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with public and provider educational opportunities.
• Follows established records management laws and regulations regarding document destruction and retention.
• Sorts and files forms, reports, correspondence and related documents.
• Examines letters, forms, documents, and reports for accuracy.
• Operates office machines including personal computer, photocopier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, and calculator.
• Assures the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Communicates all changes and problems to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must complete HIPPA Certification within the first week of employment. Must complete Confidentiality Training within the first week of employment.