Job Details

Receptionist

Agency: 342 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

Supervisory Organization: Medicolegal Investigations

Location of position Oklahoma City, Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30 PM

Starting Annual Salary: $36,205.00 - Plus Benefits

Compensation: $36,205.00 starting annual and benefits with a seven-year pay scale ($36,205 - $41,305)

Education and Experience

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of clerical or secretarial experience in related duties and responsibilities. Experience in a related field may constitute adequate qualifications in which requirements may be waived.

Essential Functions

1. Answers a high-volume switchboard and acts as the office receptionist. Routes in-coming calls and receives visitors to the appropriate employee or department. Gives public information regarding agency services, policies and regulations.
2. Responsible for receiving, logging and dispatching death calls quickly and efficiently.
3. Responsible for receiving incoming mail, parcels and deliveries. Ensuring the appropriate personnel are notified of receipt of delivery in a timely manner.
4. Accurately entering case specific information into the agency database.
5. Perform related work as required and assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and experience of a telephone system with several incoming lines, hold lines, overhead paging, etc. Able to deal tactfully and professionally with the public. Accurate typing skills of 50 WPM. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office. Skilled in written and oral communications. Ability to successfully complete any necessary training required by the agency.

Special Requirements

Must maintain the physical and mental stamina to perform the work and willingness to accept the physical and mental discomforts inherent in the work. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License, social security card or work visa.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.