La Crosse County - La Crosse, WI

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
La Crosse, WI

About the position

The La Crosse County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in a full-time clerical position. This role is essential in providing general clerical functions that support the operations of the Medical Examiner's Office. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of tasks including typing, data entry, record keeping, simple bookkeeping, customer service, and reception work. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve the community in a meaningful way while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this role, you will be responsible for performing receptionist duties, which include handling routine inquiries, taking messages, and directing clients to the appropriate personnel. You will also assist with department record keeping by organizing and filing materials, maintaining electronic documents, and keeping logs up to date. The position requires proficiency in using various office machines such as computers, copiers, and fax devices, as well as the ability to type documents and perform data entry accurately. Additionally, you will be tasked with collecting data necessary for report completion, which may involve contacting medical and police records, funeral homes, and families of decedents. You will also maintain accurate records of bills and charges made by the department, reconcile these charges, and send monthly bills to funeral homes for payment. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the Medical Examiner's Office and requires a candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Perform receptionist duties in person and over the telephone, including taking messages and handling routine inquiries.
  • Receive and distribute incoming mail.
  • Assist with department record keeping by sorting and filing materials, organizing electronic documents, and keeping logs up to date.
  • Use various office machines such as computers, copiers, and fax devices in the performance of duties.
  • Type documents such as correspondence, forms, and reports, and perform data entry.
  • Collect data needed for report completion, including ordering medical and police records and contacting funeral homes and hospitals.
  • Handle specialized clerical assignments as required by the department's needs.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of bills and charges made by the department.
  • Reconcile charges made by the department and pay bills for the department.
  • Send monthly bills to funeral homes for payment.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, with training in business courses such as typing, computers, bookkeeping, and office practices.
  • Strong preference for individuals with advanced clerical training at a technical school.
  • Minimum of one year of general office experience with proven strong word processing, data entry, and organization skills.
  • Preference for a background in medical terminology.

Nice-to-haves

  • Advanced clerical training at a technical school.
  • Background in medical terminology.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wisconsin Retirement System
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account
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