OFFICE COORDINATOR (OPT 2 - TYPING) (HEALTH CARE UNIT)

Position Overview

East Moline Correctional Center is seeking a multi-tasker to serve as an Office Coordinator as support staff to our Health Care Unit Administrator and the Health Care Unit. The ideal candidate shall have thorough knowledge of the medical field and medical terminology, organizational skills, as well as knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite with an eye for detail. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Functions as an administrative secretary.
2. Serves as support staff to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
3. Directs individuals and authorized parties relating to individuals in custody at the facility to sources of specialized information in the Health Care Unit.
4. Maintains itineraries for the Health Care Unit Administrator.
5. Assists the Health Information Associate in the Health Care Unit as needed, serving as backup.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of secretarial/business college, or completion of high school and two (2) years of related office experience, or two (2) years of independent business experience.
2. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of college, with a degree in the medical field.
2. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting.
3. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in a medical office or hospital.
4. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with medical terminology.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience performing clerical duties in an office.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Office Systems such as Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for resident over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.  Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.  The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.  Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.  The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.