Clerk II - OPMH

Job Overview

The Clerk II is a valuable member of our Clinical Behavioral Health Team who is responsible for providing a wide range of services, including medical records, general correspondence, reports, and forms. Responsible for handling or directing calls from the public or staff in the best interest of the caller.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent personal and professional phone etiquette.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Pays attention to proficiency and accuracy.
• Treat customers with dignity and respect.
• Maintain records and confidentiality.

Schedule: 37.5 hours a week

• Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.)
• Thursday (12:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Enters programmatic data into computer.
• Types client records, correspondence and memoranda.
• Serves as receptionist when required.
• Files documents, correspondence, and client related records properly.
• Maintains and keeps records.
• Interprets, as required, if bilingual.
• Promotes efficient office operations.
• Provides secretarial support to the program in general.
• Enters data into various computer programs.
• Compiles reports, data, and other documents as assigned.

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Requires 1 year of general office experience.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://la

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found at https://.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.