HD General Administrative Assistant II
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HD General Administrative Assistant II
Salary
$41,227.68 - $68,714.05 Annually
Location
RESTON (EE26), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number
25-02174
Department
Health Department
Opening Date
12/13/2025
Closing Date
12/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S13
Posting Type
Open to General Public
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Job Announcement
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to become a member of our Health Services Clinical Team. Working with an administrative team, this position processes clients into various health clinics based on services provided and requested. Must be able to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, maintain excellent working relationships, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, manage time sensitive tasks and have the ability to work independently. Under supervision, the Administrative Assistant II provides day to day administrative support to the assigned District Clinic Office. Greets and registers clients, promptly answers incoming telephone calls, and responds to client inquiries and requests for information. Accurately enters data and information into appropriate databases, schedules appointments, files and processes/distributes mail accordingly. Works with other clinic administrative support team and performs other general office duties.
Note: The assigned functional areas of the position include general office administration, receptionist/public contact, and information systems/software.
The salary offer will not exceed the midpoint of the advertised salary range ($54,970.86).
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge
Knowledge of a variety of standard office procedures;
Knowledge of specific unit terminology;
Knowledge of work done in related departments.
Communication
Ability to read and comprehend relevant documents.
Information Abilities
Ability to process and integrate simple data.
Interpersonal Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both external
and internal contacts.
Purchasing and Accounting
Ability to perform inquiries in Purchasing/Logistics Enterprise Resource Planning systems and/or Financial Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
Personnel and Payroll
Understanding of the basic PRISM functions;
Ability to perform inquiries (e.g., check personnel data) in Human Capital Management Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Word Processing/Typing
Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Word.
PC Skills
Basic skills in the use of applicable Microsoft software.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) high school graduation and one year of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license (required)
AED certification (Required within 60 days)
CPR certification (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least two or more years of experience providing administrative support in a high-volume health clinic or medical health care setting.
Experience with medical billing, database maintenance, filing systems and scheduling.
Experience utilizing electronic medical records systems.
Must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner with internal and external customers.
Position requires the candidate to work independently and in a team environment, be proactive, exercise good judgment, and use critical thinking skills.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
Experience effectively communicating with diverse bilingual/multi-lingual populations .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen; Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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