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Under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant would manage the Front Office setting to meet, interview, and direct public health clients in accordance with program and agency policies following established guidelines around customer service and competency.
Customer Service and Support:
- Direct visitors of the site to the appropriate office settings and manage all deliveries of the site; have the ability to stand periodic and lift up to, thirty (30) pounds.
- Answer switchboard to direct and answer calls to to schedule appointments or direct callers to the appointment line due to the volume of callers if necessary.
- Provide support for the Administrative Program and Nursing staff when assigned to include correspondences, and the ability to type a minimum of thirty five (35) wpm and perform tasks in Microsoft Suites to include, ( Word, Excel, etc.)
- Complete medical record duties for clinic and audit purposes; medical record release procedures in the electronic health records (EHR) and intake of outside records; and perform
- Maintain inventory of supplies, and necessary materials of the site.
- Attend relevant program and agency training and meetings.
Emergency Preparedness:
- In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Agency Additional Requirements:
High School diploma or GED and (1) year of medical office/clinical clerical office experience. Must be able to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Administration. The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Equal Employment: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Immunization Requirements: All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for Full-Time positions will include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
