Technical Records Specialist 1 - PH

Technical Records Specialist 1 - PHPosting Begin Date: 09/27/2023Posting End Date: 11/27/2023Category: Records ManagementSub Category: Office and Administrative SupportWork Type: Full TimeLocation: Boise, ID, United StatesMinimum Salary: 17.50Maximum Salary: 17.50Pay Rate Type: HourlyDescriptionDEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS People Making a Difference! THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. The Division of Public Health has an opening for a Technical Records Specialist 1 in the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics office in downtown Boise. The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics is the official custodian of confidential certificates of birth, death, stillbirth, miscarriage, marriage and divorce events that occur in the State of Idaho.If you have an eye for detail, have exemplary customer service and organization skills, enjoy keeping busy and like helping others we would like to meet you! The main duties of this position on the Vital Records Customer Service team includes downloading and processing online certificate applications, processing mailed in certificate applications, and providing telephone assistance to customers. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.BENEFITS: BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental

generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

11 paid holidays a year

paid parental leave

multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)

wellness programs

ongoing training opportunities

an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

and more!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Review information on applications for completeness and process complete orders.

Conduct telephone interviews to determine customer ability to obtain records.

Provide general information and instructions for requesting certificates.

Explain Bureau policies and procedures.

Receipt payments for fees received by mail.

Download certificate applications that were completed online.

Make outbound calls to customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Experience monitoring a records system to identify and correct errors. Typically requires one year of work experience.

Experience researching a variety of sources to resolve problems. Typically requires one year of work experience.

Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments. Typically requires one year of work experience.

Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized records system. Typically requires six months of work experience.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

Demonstrated work experience obtaining and safeguarding confidential information. Typically gained by 6 months of work experience assisting the public.

Demonstrated work experience working/relating with diverse groups of people. Typically gained by 6 months of volunteer or work experience assisting the public.

Demonstrated time management and communication skills. Typically gained by 6 months working in an office or educational setting.

Demonstrated work experience reviewing documents and records for accuracy and completeness. Typically gained by 6 months working in an office or educational setting.

Demonstrated work experience questioning customers to obtain detailed information in a business setting. Typically gained by 6 months of volunteer or work experience assisting the public.

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EMAIL: [emailprotected] (http://[email protected]) PHONE: (208) 334-0681 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[emailprotected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.