Posting Date 10/01/25 Application Deadline 10/03/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $25.13 hourly Full Pay Range: $19.75 - $30.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Health About the Position Do you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced team environment? Are you ambitious, organized, and excited to learn new things? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As an Office Assistant Specialized in the Clinical Services Laboratory, you will receive patient specimens, enter data, including laboratory requisitions and laboratory results into the laboratory information system, and assist laboratory technologists with limited laboratory tasks.

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About Us Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value Experience working in a laboratory setting

Experience working with an electronic laboratory information system

Job Contributions Enters data from laboratory requisitions and laboratory results into patient records in the laboratory information system

Receives all patient specimens from outside entities and processes samples by recording information and routing specimens to the appropriate lab area

Acts as receptionist for laboratory customers; answers incoming telephone calls and routes to the appropriate person for response

Oversees the disposal of biohazardous materials and chemicals

Working Conditions Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Work is performed in an interactive team environment with long periods of standing and exposure to biohazard materials such as bodily specimens (blood, urine, and oral fluid).

Travel will be required to attend conference, training and possible varying work locations.

Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency.

Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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