0055
OFFICE ASSISTANT
11/01/01
SUMMARY
General Description: Provides receptionist and office support duties.
DUTIES
Typical: Serves as office receptionist; provides general information and referrals; answers telephone and screens calls; schedules appointments; prepares routine correspondence, forms and other documents; operates standard office equipment; assists in data collection; posts and maintains files and records; receives, sorts, and routes mail; assists with bulk mailings; assembles and distributes materials; assists in receiving, storing and distributing supplies; may assist in the preparation and proofing of materials for reports and other publications; may perform data entry/retrieval functions; performs related duties as required.
SUPERVISION
Received: Detailed initial instruction and frequent review from administrative supervisor.
Given: None.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. No experience required.
Preferred: Some experience in general office or clerical work.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATION
Required: None.
Preferred: None.
EQUIPMENT
Typical: Use of standard office equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Typical: Working knowledge of word processing software programs.