Clerk III-Cashier​/Mailroom

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Functional

Title:

Clerk III-Cashier/Mailroom

Job Title:

Clerk III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Hospital Financial

Posting Number: 17523

Closing Date: 07/04/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations:

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Brief

Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Clerk Ill reports directly to the Financial Officer at the facility (state hospital or state-supported living center) providing administrative support services. The Clerk Ill routinely performs advanced (senior level) clerical work for the financial office in areas of bookkeeping, inventory control, mail processing and fiscal services. Is responsible for the coordinating of clerical activities including the compiling and tabulating of data, checking and reviewing

documents for accuracy, handling and transporting facility documents and maintaining accurate files.

The Clerk Ill has a working knowledge of the HHSC rules and facility policies and procedures, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and provides training as needed to other employees. Completion of job duties requires works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement and provides excellent customer service to all consumers.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

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/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for receiving, sorting, date stamping, and distributing all the campus mail from the post office.

Participates in the daily run to the local post office to pickup and drop off mail

Coordinates requesting materials, postage, registered mail, packages and other office supplies with Financial Officer.

Distributes cash per patient special requests or client outings.

Writes receipts to reflect the source of the funds (petty cash or trust fund) and the purpose of the payment.

Receives unused funds back, reconciles the petty cash box, and communicates with the Accountant I (RBMO) the balances needed to replenish the petty cash.

Prepares daily receipts (call in sheets) and daily bank deposits.

Receives funds (cash or check) through mail or at the cashier window. Writes receipts and pulls all documentation together for the Accounting Technician II to deposit.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.…