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State of Montana Administrative Assistant in Warm Springs, Montana
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an Administrative Assistant - Front Desk career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital. The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state. Job Overview:This position coordinates internal and external communications hospital wide and provides a first contact response to visitors. Provides a security/emergency gatekeeper function. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Required for the first day of work: * Knowledge of administrative practices and office procedures. * Knowledge of customer services practices. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. * Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): * High School Diploma or equivalent. * One year customer service experience preferred. * One to two years of experience performing a variety of office or clerical support preferred. * Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply To be considered for a MSH position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Warm Springs Requisition ID: 24142899