Admin Support II

Description

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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a TB Admin Support within Richmond County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

$30,304.80

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact
  - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity
  - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
  - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work
  - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

• Flexible schedule
• Employee retirement plan (pension)
• 401K match - 5% to start
• 14 paid holidays
• Earn 3 weeks of vacation hours per year to start
• Earn weeks of sick hours per year
• Group Health insurance
• Well-being incentive health credit program
• Flexible spending account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD / LTD
• Long term care
• Legal insurance
• Employe, spouse, and child life insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer insurance
• Employee assistant program

• Completes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions of the running of a TB clinic
• Greet clients and visitors and provide excellent customer service
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner
• Obtain confidential client information and accurately
• Enter data into both EHR and SendSS computer systems in accordance with TB policies and procedures
• Schedule appointments and maintain accurate client records
• File and maintain records in accordance with program and agency requirements including ALA;
  Assists clients with intake process
• Verifying insurance, discussing fees and completing necessary forms and documentation
• Collect, review and process required paperwork including follow-up coordination with a high level of accuracy
• Utilize basic math skills to perform program-related calculations and ensure accurate data entry;
  Maintain detailed filing and recordkeeping systems
• Work effectively in a team environment with quickly changing priorities as set by supervisor
• Once trained, perform TST as delegated
• Assist with ordering of supplies and ensuring all expiration dates are current
• Uses independent judgement and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of the TB Clinic
• Assist with pulling reports from 13 counties and preparing GIA report
• Perform DOT and site visits when assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• High school diploma or GED AND two years of general office or administrative experience

• Experience with:
• Microsoft office
• EMR system
• Working with a diverse population
• Familiar with HIPPA and confidentiality requirements
• MAPEP

Under the pre-employment fitness-for-duty this position is considered a

• Category 1:
  Sedentary

Primarily involves light physical work with minimal unusual working conditions. Examples include administrative roles, management, and HR specialists.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

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