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Reception Admin Specialist

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Reception Admin Specialist

Salary

$19.00 - $20.25 Hourly

Location

Meridian, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02713

Department

Coroner

Opening Date

09/08/2025

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General Summary

$19.00 - $20.25 DOE

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Coroner's team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 4 0% , including:

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one

+ 11 paid holidays annually

+ Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with11.96% employer contribution

+ 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)

+ Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

+ Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

The Ada County Coroner’s Office will aim to provide the highest standard in medicolegal death investigation, forensic analysis, pathology services, and administration. The Office will continue to seek new w ays to increase quality of work while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Learn more about Ada County Coroner's Office by visiting their website. Ada County Coroner (https://adacounty.id.gov/coroner/)

Required: An updated resume and cover letter must be attached with your application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

The receptionist is the first point of contact with customers and visitors to the office. The position performs various office support functions, greets visitors to the office, answers telephones, transfers calls, and answers routine questions. Additionally, the Receptionist may assist with clerical duties such as filing, typing, ordering office supplies, and performing other special projects as requested.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position performs simple and routine work under general supervision and according to pre-defined guidelines.

Essential Functions

+ Greets visitors to the office;

+ Answers multiple phone lines and redirects to appropriate persons;

+ Responds to routine questions and refers non-routine questions to appropriate persons;

+ Screens calls;

+ Sorts and distributes mail;

+ Performs data entry;

+ Sorts and files documents;

+ Types routine correspondence;

+ Orders office supplies;

+ Maintains phone lists.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

+ Monitors and escorts visitors per security requirements;

+ Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent;

+ Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;

+ Intermediate typing proficiency (40 words per minute);

+ Skill in the operation of a personal computer;

+ Skill in the operation of multiple phone lines;

+ Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor;

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;

+ Ability to work independently and as a team player;

+ Able to maintain effective working relationships.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;

+ May be required to lift up to 20 pounds;

+ Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

+ Requires emotional and psychological resilience when exposed to sensitive and potentially traumatic case material in the form of documents and photographs

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

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Please describe your experience working in a front desk or receptionist role. Include the type handled and your responsibilities when greeting visitors.

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Describe your experience operating a multi-line phone system. Please include how many lines you managed, how you prioritized calls during peak periods, and how you ensured efficiency ad professionalism under high call volume.

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Tell us about a time you had to manage clerical tasks simultaneously (e.g., filing, and phones, ordering supplies). How did you prioritize?

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This position may involve exposure to sensitive or potentially traumatic material. Have you worked in an environment where you were exposed to emotionally challenging content (e.g., legal, medical, or law enforement settings)/ If so, how did you manage this aspect?

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Employer

Ada County

Department

Coroner

Address

5550 Morris Hill Boise, Idaho, 83706

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov

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