Long-Term Care Processing​/Enforcement Administrative Assistant

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview :

This position provides both administrative and clerical support for Licensing, Enforcement, & Survey Processing for Long Term Care and the ICF/IID programs. It is primarily responsible for tracking survey data and forms, and ensuring data is entered timely and accurately into the federal databases in order to meet federal performance standards. Responsible for scanning all public and confidential records for the Licensing, Enforcement, & Survey Processing areas.

Serves as a backup for other administrative assistants as needed.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* Provides a wide range of administrative assistance to a department or division of a state agency.

* Acts as liaison between program or department administration, state agencies, and interested parties.

* Provides routine policy interpretation and related decisions to interested parties.

* Researches and prepares various reports for supervisor.

* Prepares and processes correspondence and verbally communicates with the public or other agency representatives. Directs incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.

* Reviews and inspects incoming documents for accuracy, completeness, and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Obtains necessary approvals if needed.

* Provides technical guidance and composes manuals for agency personnel.

* Coordinates clerical and administrative functions.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

* General knowledge of office administrative functions, theories, and principles.

* Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition.

* Working knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies and their impact on the department.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Attention to detail and proofreading skills.

* Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.

* Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

* Ability to analyze procedures and policies and writes procedural manuals to recommend improvements.

* Ability to coordinate the work of the section staff.

* Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 3 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

* Wellness Rewards Program:
Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

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