NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.

Department of Public Health – Community Health Services Division is seeking an Administrative Specialist II to provide coverage in our First Steps program. This position will support and advance the Community Health Services Division's values for fair and culturally-competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, expanding opportunities to seek input, and listen to and respond to clients.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to build upon the strong foundation that’s been established for our First Steps team, to improve our services related to customer service, logistics, use of EPIC electronic health records system, data entry, and other administrative duties, in this fast-paced environment.

Background

ABOUT FIRST STEPS PROGRAM

The First Steps program provides services to families during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. The services are provided by a team of Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers, and Social Workers. The program provides nutrition education, case management, referrals, and service linkages to some of our most vulnerable populations to improve pregnancy, birth, and early childhood health outcomes.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last up to one (1) year. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long-term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

This is a full-time opportunity. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. This is a Non-Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

The primary work location is North Public Health Center, located at Meridian Center for Health, 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133. The Administrative Specialist II also may work occasionally at the satellite offices and other King County offices. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites as needed.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

• Welcoming all clients, providing exceptional customer service, which includes treating all people with respect and warmth.
• Utilizing language interpreters when appropriate to meet clients' needs.
• Identifying when to triage by a healthcare professional is necessary and quickly identifying potential emergency situations.
• Registering clients, requesting financial and insurance information, verifying insurance coverage issues which may impact billing.
• Coordinating patient and information flow while maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with Federal HIPAA laws.
• Accurately complete documentation and data information for billing in a timely fashion - processing referrals for field staff.
• Making an appointment reminder and outreach phone calls, making copies, faxing, and other general office and clerical duties.
• Cross-training to help support other site programs and site responsibilities during staffing shortages.
• Operating a variety of computer programs e.g., Epic (an electronic health record program), and Microsoft Office products.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Commit to providing exceptional customer service with compassion and patience, are approachable, are effective listeners, and will enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures, communities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Are computer-savvy and able to learn to use new computer programs and technical tools quickly.
• Are action-oriented and able to quickly prioritize, use time effectively and efficiently, are skilled at identifying and eliminating barriers, and are willing to ask for help to accomplish tasks.
• Enjoy working with a team, are cooperative, encourage collaboration, and can work with teammates to find collectively beneficial solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Know their strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback, will admit their mistakes, and quickly learn from them.
• Can maintain their composure under pressure.
• Are committed to working with diverse populations with cultural humility.
• Able to move up to 25 pounds to move boxes, retrieve health records, or replenish office supplies without reasonable accommodation.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified candidates.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Outlining relevant experience)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.