Keyboarding Clerk 1 Department of Health Services

Keyboarding Clerk 1 - Department of Health Services Hackensack, NJ Job Details Full-time $40,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping Computer operation Document review (document control) Purchase orders Report writing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Phone communication Filing Customer inquiry handling High school diploma or GED Driver's License Data entry Microsoft Teams Clerical experience Grammar Experience Communication skills Technical Proficiency Entry level

Full Job Description Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Department of Health's mission is to coordinate and assure the preservation, protection, and promotion of the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for all Bergen County residents. Through a wide range of services, BCDHS creates healthy and thriving communities.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity is to serve as a Keyboarding Clerk 1. Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; formats and key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, charts and other materials on a computer console, typewriter, or other key entry device used by the agency; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Key enters or types technical, scientific, financial, statistical, and other statements, reports, certificates, correspondence, memoranda, payrolls, vouchers, purchase orders, charts, forms, tabulations, bills, warrants, contracts, specifications, case records, manuscripts, and legal documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment. Edits, proofreads and performs spelling or grammar checks to ensure typographical accuracy. Utilizes printers and printing software to produce final documents; may make use of software packages such as standard word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail (e-mail), desktop publishing and integrated software packages as required. Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for corrections and completeness; refers problems to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution. Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing. Assembles materials for distribution. Provides general, routine information in person or over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff. Operates various types of office and mail processing machines such as a keyboard equipment, typewriter, calculators, computer printers, sorter, photo-copier, fax machine, stamping machine, labeling machine, etc.; may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing print ribbons. Key enters or types simple or routine reports and/or assists in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results, and/or preparing simple charts. Maintains records and files.

Schedule:

Full time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday Occasional overtime. Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma Other Requirements:

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

What we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Enrollment into the state pension system Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage Generous Paid Time Off Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification/CEU opportunities

Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs Salary:

$40,000 / per annum Please send resume and employment application to - put in subject line job applying for, thank you. The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee's primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.