Clerk ; Local Government; Bedford County MH

JOB DETAILS

Salary: $26,553.00 Annually

Location:

Bedford County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS--L0012

Department:
Local Government

Division: HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/ U

Opening Date: 09/15/2026

Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0012

Position Number:

Union:
Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code:

Bureau / Division:
Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services

Worksite Address: 1243 Shed Road

City:
Bedford

Zip Code: 15522

Contact Name:
Jen Georg

Contact Phone:

Contact Email:

Thank you for viewing our job posting! Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at  This opportunity is for a Secretary to perform clerical functions for the Bedford Outpatient Program. This position schedules appointments, answers phone calls, takes payments, prepares letters, completes registration, scans documents, and performs other office duties.

Excellent benefits, pension plan, alternative work schedule options, paid time off, and more!

This position supports the daily operations of the Bedford Outpatient Program by managing appointments, records, communication, and front desk activities. The role helps individuals, staff, and visitors by keeping information organized and providing reliable assistance throughout the office. As a Clerk 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Appointment Support: Schedule appointments, manage cancellations, and coordinate doctor workdays
• Record Maintenance: Retrieve charts and check forms in the Electronic Health Record
• Front Desk Service: Greet visitors, answer calls for staff, and direct individuals to appropriate personnel
• Information Verification: Confirm demographics, insurance details, and required documents during intake meetings
• Office Assistance: Prepare referral paperwork, print schedules, and organize files for outgoing letters
• Client Interaction: Screen medication and appointment calls and maintain positive rapport with individuals and staff

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
• Telework: This position is typically not eligible for remote work; however, one day periodically of remote work may be approved on a case by case basis.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months as a Clerk 1 and educational development to the level of the eighth grade;
  or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum;
  or
• Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of…