OFFICE SECRETARY III
Recruitment #16-001362-0061
Department | MDH Office of Health Care Quality |
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Date Opened | 12/2/2016 2:44:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/16/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $30,472.00 - $39,046.00 with potential growth to $47,710.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Leticia Daniels |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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GRADE
10
LOCATION OF POSITION
DHMH, Office of Health Care Quality, Baltimore, MD
Main Purpose of Job
The Office of Health Care Quality has (2) Office Secretary III vacancies. One position is in the Assisted Living Unit and the other position is in Developmental Disabilities Unit. These positions are an integral part of the mission of Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), which protect the health and safety of citizens of Maryland and to ensure their public confidence in health care and community services delivery systems through regulatory, enforcement, and educational services.
Vacancy 1: The Office Secretary III of Developmental Disabilities Unit will provide secretarial support to the Program Managers, Health Facilities Survey Coordinators, and Coordinators of Special Programs, Health Facilities Nurses Surveyors, and investigators. This position will serve as the first contact to callers or written inquiries regarding the Developmental Disabilities Unit activities and policies. This position requires maintaining tracking systems, preparing reports using software applications, general filing, and maintaining office supplies. This position must develop and keep a current knowledge of the Developmental Disabilities Unit Standard Operations Procedure Manual and Office of Health Care Quality policies.
Vacancy 2: The Office Secretary III of Assisted Living Unit will provide secretarial support to employees who survey assisted living and adult medical day care facilities. This position requires familiarity with state licensing procedures and the ability to communicate the program information to providers and the general public. This position will be responsible to insure that all responsibilities related to the complaint intake of the Assisted Living Compliant Unit are carried out efficiently and timely. This position is also responsible for corporate purchasing and remote deposits for Assisted Living Unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
Notes:
1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate should have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. The preferred candidate should also have experience using Microsoft Office as well as experience supporting a group of professional staff within a health care setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard on a personal computer, computer terminal or work processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.
Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.