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Posted: December 29, 2025 (17 days ago)

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Clerical Assistant 2 - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

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Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

January 13, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant at a state hospital, where you'll handle paperwork, communicate information between nursing staff and the main office, and support daily operations to help patients and employees.

It's ideal for someone organized, reliable, and caring who enjoys routine office work in a healthcare setting without remote options.

Full-time hours are standard weekdays with good benefits and room to grow in government service.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Combination of relevant experience and training
  • Pennsylvania residency
  • Ability to perform essential job functions
  • Pass medical examination
  • Clear criminal history checks including PA State Police and FBI

Full Job Description

The Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital is looking for dedicated individuals to work in our facility. We are seeking a hard working, enthusiastic, and compassionate person to join our team as a Clerical Assistant 2!

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Requirements

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will be responsible and accountable for providing critical clerical support services to Nursing Administration within required timeframes in order to facilitate timely information to patients, employees and supervisors. You will provide outreach between the Central Office and the Nursing unit to ensure continuous flow of timely and consistent information, direction and work accomplishment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work hours and additional information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
    • May change based on operational needs.
  • Overtime as needed
  • FREE PARKING!
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108.00 (before taxes).
  • The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Graduation from high school; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
    • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

    No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

    Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 12/29/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/29/2025

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