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Des Moines, IA | United States

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Administrative Assistant 2 Location Des Moines, IA (Southwestern Hills area) :

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is seeking a motivated and flexible individual to join our team in the Health Facilities Division as an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Acute and Continuing Care (ACC) Bureau. Who We Are DIA is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. DIA's Health and Safety Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing health care providers and suppliers to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable Iowans. The Administrative Assistant 2 position is responsible for assisting with the certification process for ACC surveys, the ACC facility licensure process, data collection for multiple purposes, including an internal dashboard, and coordination of stakeholder education. At DIA our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. To accomplish our Mission, the individual selected for this position will assist the Acute and Continuing Care Bureau staff and external stakeholders in a customer-service focused and professional manner. What We're Seeking The successful candidate for the fast-paced and multi-faceted Administrative Assistant 2 position is a self-starter interested in preforming a variety of tasks. The position reports directly to the ACC Bureau Chief. Desired qualifications include:

• Able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Possesses a high level of organizational skills and is process-driven
• Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service
• Ability to address and listen to others in respectful manner
• Conducting business in a professional, courteous ,positive, and approachable manner

What You'll Do You will be an integral member of our team, providing direct support to the Department's Health Facilities operations by:

• Coordinating and monitoring certification activities for ACC facilities
• Coordinating and monitoring ACC facility licensure applications and renewals
• Assists with sending survey information to ACC Health Facilities Surveyors
• Obtains medical records and vital records as needed for survey activities
• Collects and monitors data
• Coordinates requests for waivers to state rules
• Coordinates educational publications and training opportunities
• Provides administrative support to multiple leadership team members
• Assists facility staff with database access

What We Offer When you join DIA, you help make Iowa safer and healthier while enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer an excellent compensation package for our full-time employees, including:

• Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Opportunities for salary increases following your first six months and annually thereafter
• Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave
• Paid holidays (9 days per year)
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care

NOTE: starting salary of $47,008.00 annually For additional information on benefits click here (Download PDF reader). Excited to pursue the next step in your career? Apply today! Background check required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
• A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the (Download PDF reader).

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS .

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