Administrative Healthcare Secretary

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This is a secretary position performing duties for the RGC Complex Healthcare Administrator. The position keeps the Administrator apprised of concerns and assists in tracking projects that the Administrator directs. It requires discretion in interpreting and applying instructions and guidelines based on the Administrator’s viewpoint. Responsibilities include assisting in operations and management of the healthcare office, making independent decisions, accumulating and compiling data for required reports, managing supply inventory, attending meetings as requested, supervising preparation, processing, updating, and maintaining office files and correspondence, and coordinating or providing information related to litigation.

This position is located 100% within the secured perimeter of a correctional facility. It has daily contact with prisoners and is a test‑designated position, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8‑level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.
• OR four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7‑level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must include a copy of the official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Unofficial or web‑based transcripts will not be accepted.)

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

New hires to the MDOC, along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years, will complete Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in‑person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non‑custody new employee training.