Undergraduate Administrative Resident

Intern Position

Under general supervision of the Local Health Department Manager, the Intern performs administrative work in support of the County's Local Health Department programs. The Intern performs a variety of duties with different departmental programs to better understand how a Local Health Department functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs general office support and clerical functions for the Local Health Department.
• Responds to telephone inquiries.
• Provides quality customer service to clients/patients visiting the Local Health Department.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with educational presentations.
• Assists the Communicable Disease Team with public and provider educational opportunities.
• Follows established records management laws and regulations regarding document destruction and retention.
• Sorts and files forms, reports, correspondence and related documents.
• Examines letters, forms, documents, and reports for accuracy.
• Operates office machines including personal computer, photocopier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, and calculator.
• Assures the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Communicates all changes and problems to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must complete HIPPA Certification within the first week of employment. Must complete Confidentiality Training within the first week of employment.