Job Description

Posting number: 202500541 1026

Department: Medical Examiner's Office

Job classification: Temp Extra Help - Office Support, Medical Examiner's Office

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Community and Social Services, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Summary

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Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking a temporary extra-help employee to provide administrative support to our team.

Primary Duties include preparing and processing department payroll, billing and accounts payable. May also include answering and routing calls and other inquiries; maintaining files; gathering and releasing records as directed; processing incoming documents; and entering data.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. Strong organizational skills and clear, professional communication with the public are essential. This position involves exposure to graphic images and information related to death investigations. Candidates must be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Wage: $22.50 per hour

Anticipated Hours: 5 - 8 hours per week, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Supervisor: Operations Manager

This position is open until filled.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with typical office technology including customer reception, computer data entry and document preparation, filing and recordkeeping.

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Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

Supplemental information

Background check must meet County criteria for security sensitive position.