Administrative Assistant

General Position Description:

Fluency in verbal and written Spanish and English Languages are required.

Position is for 32 hours per week. Schedule will be Monday - Thursday 8 .m. to 5 p.m.

To apply, please download and complete the application at www.deltacountyco.gov, then email to humanresources@deltacountyco.gov along with any additional supporting documents.

The Administrative Assistant will perform routine and detailed administrative support functions to ensure efficient operation of the Public Health Department of Delta County. Assistant will routinely communicate with and assist members of the public, coordinate with internal departments and external business partners. Assistant is responsible for processing a wide variety of tasks related to record keeping, performing accuracy-focused administrative work, entering and retrieving data into appropriate databases. This work is performed under direct to general supervision and in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Provides front desk coverage, general administrative responsibilities and customer service to clients, visitors and staff members.
• Compiles information needed for electronic health records as required for position.
• Greet in-person customers; answer telephones and communicate with them as to the purpose of their visit; respond to client/public needs in a professional and efficient manner; disseminate information and/or identify problems for resolution, accurately and timely.
• Schedule and/or direct individual(s) to the appropriate department and provide referrals to community resources.
• Communicate with various departmental staff and external partners in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provides clerical support and clinic maintenance for back office.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.
• Performs interpretation communication with clients either through personal fluency or by using an interpretation service.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, associate’s degree in business operation, medical staff operation or office administration is preferred.
• Medical terminology training or certification is preferred

Experience:

Level I

• Minimum of 2 years comprehensive and demonstrated administrative experience is required.
• Fluency in verbal and written Spanish and English languages are required.

Hiring Salary Range:

Level I - $19.00 - $20.90 plus a 5% increase for language fluency depending on qualifications

General Benefits:

Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between the employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. The County offers a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.

To Apply:

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the and email to along with any additional supporting documents.

External candidates, please download and complete the and email to along with any additional supporting documents.

To apply, please download and complete the application at www.deltacountyco.gov, then email to humanresources@deltacountyco.gov along with any additional supporting documents.

Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.90 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak and write Spanish fluently?
• Do you speak and write English fluently?

Ability to Relocate:

• Delta, CO 81416: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person