POSITION DESCRIPTION

WAUSHARA COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Administrative Assistant I (Medical Examiner)
LEVEL:  O
DEPARTMENT: County Administration                                                             
CREATED/UPDATED:    05/2026
 
FUNCTION:
 
Under the supervision of the Waushara County Medical Examiner, performs all administrative functions relating to the Office of the Medical Examiner. Coordinates, organizes and processes the business and financial activities of the office.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Provides receptionist coverage for the Office, including but not limited to, greeting the public, answering the telephone in a manner that conveys a positive and helpful image, directing the public to the appropriate staff.

2.     Provides administrative support for the Office of the Medical Examiner including, but not limited to preparation of correspondence, reports, contracts, and data entry.

3.     Checks and completes timecards in preparation for payroll. Prepares mileage and expense reimbursements for staff.

4.     Responsible for financial functions of the office including bi-weekly preparation of all vouchers, deposits to the County Treasurers Office, and the processing of credit card transactions. Prepares departmental billings for accounts receivables as necessary.

5.     Maintains department case files and other files.

6.     Processes public records requests in accordance with state statutes.

7.     Supports Medical Examiner and staff with maintaining inventory and ordering equipment and supplies.

8.     All other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner.

WORKING ELEMENTS:
 
A.   Education, Training and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent, with courses relating to administrative functions.
• Minimum one year experience of office, administrative, or computer work.

 
B.    Knowledge, Ability and Skills

• Knowledge of typing and a variety of office equipment including copy machine, computer, calculators and phone systems.
• Knowledge of software office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Ability to handle administrative detail accurately and efficiently.
• Skills in meeting deadlines and working accurately, ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public, deal compassionately with grieving family members, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, local medical community and funeral homes.
• Ability to deal with issues of death and dying on a daily basis, often in unpleasant circumstances.

 
C.    Responsibility and Authority

• Responsible for handling all administrative functions that relate to the Office of the Medical Examiner as assigned by the Medical Examiner.

 
D.   Working Conditions

•  Normal office conditions, primarily sedentary in nature. Includes sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, minimal lifting, ability to hear, talk, and view area.
•  Positively Interact with the public and co-workers.

Important Update: This is a 20 hour/week position. Hours are 9AM-1PM M-F.
Under the supervision of the Waushara County Medical Examiner, performs all administrative functions relating to the Office of the Medical Examiner. Coordinates, organizes and processes the business and financial activities of the office.

Location : MEDICAL EXAMINER

Posting Start : 04/10/2026

Details : 2026 Benefit Summary

Salary: $18.32-$19.52