Administrative Specialist

Miami County Public Health Job Opportunity

At Miami County Public Health (MCPH), our mission is to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect every person who spends time in our community. We are a leader and partner in public health that engages, educates, and empowers community members to reach their full potential. We strive to make Miami County a healthy and safe place to be and value compassion, dedication, transparency, and public awareness.

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate. Minimum of 2 (2) years' experience in public health, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of the agency's insurance provider.

Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Administration / Assistant to the Health Commissioner : Coordinates and facilitates organizational efforts to achieve and maintain local health department accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), coordinates agency's accreditation preparation, application, annual reports, and reaccreditation. Provides oversight, builds, directs, and oversees implementation and effectiveness for quality improvement (QI), performance management (PM) for the agency. Assures reporting of PM System data and facilitates the annual review of performance data. Leads agency Project Improvement Teams, convenes regular meetings, sets agendas, develops, and analyzes performance improvement data for the team; designs and implements the necessary quality improvement processes and systems; develops and implements plan for communicating performance and quality improvement information to staff, leadership and Board; implements a recognition program for projects. Assists in organizational strategic planning and monitors progress toward strategic goals; facilitates Strategic Plan Annual Review process. Serves as a back up in Vital Statistics; files and issues certificates of birth, death, burial permits, affidavits and supplementals; handles public inquiries, complaints, and prepares required correspondence. Serves as a back up to the Accounting Specialist; ensures balancing, completion of daily pay-ins, process purchase orders, process invoices and payments.

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday Friday 7 : 45 am 4 : 15 pm; some weekend and evening hours

FLSA : Non-Exempt from Overtime

Compensation : $20.19 - $34.74 DOQ

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Saving Account option, Health Reimbursement Account, Agency provided telemedicine for employee and family members, Wellness Program, Agency provided life insurance with option of additional coverage, Paid time off, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 40-hour week, Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, Optional Deferred Compensation Program, Paid professional membership, trainings, and conferences.

Posting Dates : Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.