Clerk II

Date:
Aug 28, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX
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Functional

Title:

Clerk II

Job Title:

Clerk IIAgency:
Dept of State Health Services Department: TX Ctr for Infectious Disease Posting Number: 20582

Closing Date: 11/26/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $2,917.00 - $3,404.91

Pay Frequency:
Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

Shift: Compressed Weekend Additional

Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt Facility

Location:

Texas Center for Infectious Disease

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIOJob Location Address: 2303 SE MILITARY DROther Locations:
San AntonioMOS Codes:

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8A200,AZ,CS,F&S,LS,LSS,PERS,PS,RP,RS,SK,SN,YN,YNS

Brief

Job Description

Clerk II works under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Services with moderate supervision, limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs routine (journey-level) clerical work related to the day-to-day operation of an inpatient unit or other support services. Work involves contact with patients, families, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include assisting patients’ electronic health record and medical record tasks, processing forms, providing information and maintaining detailed records and files.

May occasionally provide patient escort or transportation when needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift, and overtime per agency leave policy, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides assistance to hospital staff, patients, and their families/visitors, providing information and direction
• Sets up, maintains, duplicates, tracks, matches, thins records and files in accordance with established procedures.
• Files and maintains supplies, forms, documents, and reports.
• Completes and processes forms, letters, other records, and charts in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs data entry and retrieval. May prepare charts, graphs, and tables.
• Assist nursing staff with admission and other electronic health record processes.
• Place work orders when necessary and follow up to ensure completion.
• May maintain office schedules, appointments, and perform backup administrative duties.
• Answers telephones, takes messages, and responds to inquiries for routine information. To include answers call bells.
• May arrange the scheduling, transfer, and display of surplus property; and may assist in conducting a physical inventory.
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, email, and database software in performing work assignments.
• May provide patient escort and transportation to events or medical appointments as needed on and off campus. Performs related work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s…