Registration Clerk (Spanish Speaking)

Under general supervision, incumbents of this class are responsible for a variety of clerical tasks related to the registration of patients in a Health Center or at the Medical Center for tests, or students at the Westchester Community College. This involves securing, compiling and verifying data for required forms, records and reports in accordance with established procedures, and the entry and update of data in an automated information system. These duties require proficiency in both Spanish and English, providing interpretive and information services. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

High school or equivalency diploma and one year of data entry or word processing experience, including or supplemented by one year of experience involving obtaining information from the general public or clients. SUBSTITUTION : Satisfactory completion of 30 credits* or satisfactory completion of an approved secretarial or business school may be substituted for the one year of experience.

This examination will consist of two parts: a weighted multiple-choice written examination and a qualifying Spanish Language Oral Proficiency test, which will be held on a separate weekday date. The written test may be in written form or it may be administered on a personal computer (PC). The type of test will be stated on the admission notice. If administered on a (PC), the test will be held on a weekday. Candidates need no prior knowledge of computers in order to take the test. The test uses a simple point-and-click system that is thoroughly explained through an animated instruction program. Candidates will be given a sample test on which to practice before the actual test begins. The weighted written test defined below will be used to determine candidate’s rank on the eligible list. For positions requiring performance tests, there will also be relevant qualifying performance test(s) designed to evaluate candidate’s skill in specific performance areas. To be placed on the eligible list, candidates must pass the weighted written test and the relevant performance test(s). WRITTEN TEST is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as: 1. Clerical Operations with Letters and Numbers - These questions test your skills and abilities in clerical operations involving alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers. 2. Record Keeping - These questions are designed to test a candidate’s ability to perform common record keeping tasks. The test consists of two or more “sets” of questions, each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents. In accordance with Section 23.2 of the Civil Service Law, candidates may not review their

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.