Keyboard Specialist $16.57-$21.89

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the performance of standardized clerical tasks and the full-time or substantial part-time operation of a computer for the entry and retrieval of information using software to produce printed material or the use of a typewriter to compose letters, memoranda and forms.  Specific duties vary with the needs of the department.  Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments.  Work is reviewed by direct observation, checking completed work, periodic or spot checks, crosschecking or other steps in the clerical process.  The duties of a Keyboard Specialist are similar to those of a Clerk except that a Keyboard Specialist must possess keyboard competency at a predetermined rate of speed.  Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·  Receives and organizes work to be processed determining document format;

·  Prepares correspondence, documents, records and other written material in final or draft form using computer software from handwritten, rough drafts, marked copy, oral records, direct communication, or data from various equipment as the source material;

·  Proofreads and corrects work producing accurate, clean and complete prepared copy;

·  Prepares, stores and retrieves lists and documents;

·  Answers telephone and gives out routine information;

·  Updates and stores department forms on a computer;

·  Orders office supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;

·  Sorts, date stamps and distributes mail and packages;

·  Performs routine equipment maintenance tasks;

·  Serves as receptionist and greets clients and/or visitors;

·  Records minutes at various meetings;

·  Makes arithmetical computations of fees and/or taxes;

· Maintains alphabetic, numeric and/or chronological files of correspondence, documents and materials by coding and filing new material, searching for requested material and periodically purging obsolete material;

·  Schedules meetings and appointments;

·  May collect fees and account for monies received;

·  May prepare and maintain time records and payroll data

·  May relieve telephone switchboard operators.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ability to set up appropriate forms, charts and other tabular listings; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain neat and legible records; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; skill in typing at a predetermined rate of speed on a typewriter and/or microcomputer using word processing software; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing or word processing on microcomputers; or

B)  Completion of a course in typing or microcomputer word processing and two years of experience in a clerical position involving the operation of a typewriter or microcomputer; or

C)  An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Lewis County Health System offers a highly competitive compensation and generous benefits package including NYS Retirement.  Applicants may forward resume to: Human Resources, Lewis County General Hospital, 7785 N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367 or Email: hr@lcgh.net. LCHS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.