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Administrative Healthcare Secretary
State of Michigan
Corrections - Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$24.49 - $32.20
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a secretary who supports the healthcare administrator in a Michigan state prison, handling tasks like tracking projects, managing office supplies, preparing reports, and maintaining files while working closely with the administrator's priorities.
It involves daily interaction with inmates inside a secure facility and requires making independent decisions with discretion.
A good fit would be someone with strong organizational skills, experience in administrative support, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a high-security environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Four years of office experience in administrative support practices
- At least one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support (e.g., Secretary E8 or Legal Secretary E8), or two years at experienced E7-level
- Ability to interpret and apply instructions with discretion
- Experience in data compilation, report preparation, and office file management
- Comfortable with daily contact with prisoners in a secured correctional facility
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing and possible criminal background check
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
This is a secretary position performing duties for the RGC Complex Healthcare Administrator.
This position keeps the Administrator apprised of concerns and assists in tracking projects that the Administrator directs.
This position requires discretion in interpreting and applying instructions and guidelines based on the Administrator’s viewpoint.
Responsible for assisting in operations and management of the health care office in its entirety, including making independent decisions, accumulation and compiling data for required reports, management of supply inventory, attending meetings as requested by the Administrator, direct supervision of preparing, processing, updating, maintaining office files and correspondence.
It also assists in coordinating or providing information related to litigation. This position is located 100% within the secured perimeter of a correctional facility.
This position has daily contact with prisoners. This is a test designated position, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.
OR
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.
Additional Information
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.View Position Description HERE.
View Job Specification HERE.
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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.
More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web- based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
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