MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) - AFSCME 1276

Medical Records Specialist (Medical Examiner's Office) - AFSCME 1276

Provides administrative support for the Medical Examiner's Office (MEO), including exercising discretion, sound judgment, and personal initiative to perform all office support functions. Supports a team of forensic pathologists. Performs all functions of the Medical Records Section, including public interface.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate AND Four (4) years of administrative, clerical, or operations role or directly related experience OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree AND Two (2) years of administrative, clerical, or operations role or directly related experience OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with administrative, supervisory, technical and professional personnel in maintaining adequate clerical services.
• Thorough knowledge of general and special clerical procedures particular to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the services performed by the non-clerical staff as they relate to clerical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of good office management principles. Excellent knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to make sound decisions and carry out programs affecting own work and the work of others either for constant or changing work situations.
• Skill in the application of sound mathematic principles and basic bookkeeping methods relative to maintaining important statistical records.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to gather information from others and make inquiries.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof, verify and edit complex data, transcribe and cross reference data.
• Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to unresolved business.
• Thorough knowledge of correct business, legal and/or other technical language usage, punctuation and grammar, and their proper application to business forms, letters and records.
• Skill and accuracy in the control, organization and maintenance of manual or electronic filing systems and records

Physical Requirements: Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Veteran's Preference: When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must: MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION "Are you a military veteran?" ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911). The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: Hourly Wage: $28.917 Hourly *This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d) EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances. NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for inquiries about this position. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.