Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing; oral and written communication skills; skill in performing arithmetical computations; basic interpersonal skills; ability to perform a full range of clerical tasks; ability to operate office equipment which includes personal computers, computer terminals, and other electronic automated equipment; ability to operate office suite software; ability to schedule and prioritize workflow; ability to read and interpret complex instructions. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time professional satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years in a health service setting such as healthcare agency, hospital, or other patient care facility, or in public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program, at least 18 months of which must have been in an official capacity, consisting of office assistant experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible clerical work, requiring independent decision-making concerning planning, allocation of resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work.