APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$33,971.76 to
$49,151.52
PAY GRADE: 25
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education.
This opening is for an Administrative Assistant II within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) District Office located in Elko.
As the Elko District Office Administrative Assistant, this position creates Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets including formulas to organize, display and summarize data. The incumbent will also use multiple databases to input data and research recipient data, eligibility information, and computer system interface issues. This position assists with providing support for all programs in entering, processing and distributing referrals and outreach materials.
This position also shares the responsibility with other administrative assistants in answering approximately 250 calls per day on the customer service phone lines to provide the recipient information regarding Medicaid benefits, community resources, and to troubleshoot access to care issues. This position serves as the lead for the Customer Service line and is responsible for initial and ongoing training. The applicant will possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to multitask, prioritize and work independently.
Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and activities are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. DHCFP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical and administrative support experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: maintaining records and files; preparing a variety of materials using a personal computer or word processor; assisting customers in completing forms and applications; and/or performing secretarial duties in support of professional staff; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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This position is located in Elko. |
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Fluent in Spanish and English. |
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Microsoft Excel |
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Microsoft Word |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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