Office Assistant (Option 2 Typing)

Job ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of difficult and responsible clerical duties and keyboarding pertaining to the intra-facility medical clinics in the Civil Nursing Program of Elgin Mental Health Center. Assigns and schedules patients for various clinics. Prepares and processes paperwork required for all clinic visits whether they are within the facility, another State facility or an outside hospital or infirmary. Maintains filing and tickler system of information on patients. Utilizes electronic data base file for Civil Nursing Program and records of the same. Maintains appointment book for the scheduling of appointments. Assists other clerical employees within the Civil Nursing Program Clerical Service. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one year of related office experience. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm Work Location: S State St Elgin, IL - Division of Mental Health Elgin Mental Health Center Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the for State employees and review the Non-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.