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Administrative Assistant

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement

3250 West Lower Buckeye Road (Show on map)
Aug 25, 2026
Posting Date 08/24/26 Application Deadline 09/07/26 Pay Range $21.25 - $34.50 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 Correctional Health About the Position Are you passionate about providing organized coordination of projects and programs? Are you a detail-oriented people person interested in helping ensure that executive leadership-led initiatives run smoothly and comply with requirements? As an experienced Administrative Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to support the Director of Nursing and other leaders in one of the country's premier corrections healthcare facilities! The Maricopa County Department of Correctional Health Services is seeking a motivated, organized, and efficient Administrative Assistant to assist and coordinate nursing operational functions. About Us Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. 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 Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience High school diploma or GED Other Requirements Must complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint/background check We Also Value Associate's degree in business or a related field Experience with compiling and tracking data, writing reports, and creating and editing documents. Three years of experience using a variety of office equipment and software (i.e., PC, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Adobe) Job Contributions Provide comprehensive administrative support related to creating, finalizing, and maintaining documents and correspondence such as clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures, databases, information packets, memos, emails, and other communications for all aspects of nursing management Maintain calendars for the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing by scheduling and preparing for meetings, appointments, and events Serve as a point-of-contact for nursing executive leadership, maintaining confidentiality and appropriately routing and prioritizing requests, messages, emails, and calls received Prepare meeting agendas and presentation materials, take and transcribe meeting minutes, and prepare summaries for review and distribution Accurately maintain and work to improve the information available on the Nursing SharePoint site Independently manage time and work volume to ensure deadlines are met and support leadership with time-sensitive needs Maintain communication between nursing executive leadership, CHS leadership, and support staff, and answer requests within the scope of authority Coordinate, research, and provide the required information for various special projects Disseminate vital quality management information and updates to Correctional Health Services employees using the Correctional Health Services distribution list Function as an administrative liaison for NCCHC annual accreditation maintenance reports and as the point of contact for on-site visits Carry out all administrative phases of the annual patient satisfaction survey. This includes preparing and distributing packets, gathering and compiling survey results, creating final reports, and communicating survey outcomes in accordance with protocol Perform general office duties, including photocopying, faxing, mailing, and managing office supply inventory, in a fiscally responsible manner Support and assist with nursing recruitment responsibilities as needed Working Conditions Must be able to work inside an office/administrative area of a correctional facility May be assigned to various clinical jail locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius Selection Procedure 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!