Administrative Assistant

Job Description Job ID: 37077
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SDSalary: $16.97 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: D
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit .

Summary:

This position participates as an active member of the medical records team and is focused on maintaining patient medical records to ensure compliance with overseeing agencies and accuracy of information. In order to achieve the purpose of the position one must be able to navigate computers easily, establish and maintain data systems, gather and provide information, maintain medical records as a whole both electronically and in paper form, and ensure and secure proper transmission of personal information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• business English including grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Office 365;
• office equipment, including scanners.

Ability to:

• type accurately;
• read and comprehend materials;
• gather, compare and summarize data from a variety of sources;
• operate a variety of office equipment;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• exercise tact, patience and discretion when communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperaments.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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