DOC Stateville CC Office Assistant - Health Care Unit

State of Illinois•Crest Hill, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant to work at Stateville Correctional Center. This position is responsible for filing, keyboarding a variety of material, answering calls, coordinating/gathering paperwork, entering medical information into Offender 360 and assisting medical staff with basic clerical support functions. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.
Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 35 words per minute.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

Gathers specific information from the medical record as designated by the Medical Records Director.
Coordinates and gathers all paperwork from various departments including, but not limited to, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Dental to develop a master clinic schedule.
Maintains current tickler files for individuals in custody.
Performs clerical duties such as keyboarding difficult and varied documents including memos, letters, orders for delivery, policies, and procedures.
Enters medical information into Offender 360 (O360), as directed by the Medical Records Director.
Establishes new medical records for employees and individuals in custody upon arrival at the facility.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources