Clerical Assistant 3

If you possess excellent communication skills, take pride in the quality of work you produce, and exercise a high degree of organization, this may be the position for you! The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and diligent Clerical Assistant 3 to deliver quality customer service to incoming callers surrounding all aspects of State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) operations. This will involve actively listening to inquiries and concerns, responding with accurate and timely information, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the services and policies provided by SWIF. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today for this exciting opportunity!

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will serve as the first point of contact for State Workers' Insurance Fund's external customers. This professional will be cross-trained in several areas of SWIF in order to efficiently respond to complex customer questions regarding work performed by SWIF Auditing Technicians, SWIF Underwriting Technicians, SWIF Claim Reviewers, SWIF Medical Bill Payers, and Fiscal Technicians. This position affords the opportunity to identify areas in customer service, workflow, or process improvements through customer interactions and work with supervisors and managers to see that they are addressed. Strong organizational skills are utilized to create and maintain detailed logs of all processed calls, in addition to completing data entry and updates surrounding changes of status reports from policyholders and their agents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.