Clerical Assistant - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your career… The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively looking to hire Clerical Assistant 2's for the Nursing Administration Office at Torrance State Hospital. This work requires the use of typing skills, mathematical calculations, and application of independent judgment and tactfulness in dealing with personnel and the public. Work involves providing secretarial services to nursing personnel.

Come join our team and help make a difference!

These positions are assigned to the Nursing Administration Office and provide office support to nursing personnel in the Renner, Greizman, SRTP, and Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center as assigned or needed. Order building supplies and equipment. Input or edit on the automated scheduler in a timely manner. Distribute patient funds. Provide mailroom coverage when scheduled to ensure mail is processed.

Daily tasks include receiving incoming calls and relaying information. Screen telephone calls and provide direction or guidance as needed. Employee reviews the daily sign‑in/out sheet to verify employee was hired for the shift. Any problems are brought to the RN Supervisor or nurse managers’ attention. Timesheets are scanned and sent to the timekeeping department. Maintain documents such as logs, records, schedules, and files.

This employee also provides backup to the other Clerical Assistant 2's within the Nursing Administration Office as needed or assigned.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full‑time employment, 5 days, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements
:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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