Customer Service Representitve; Program Assistant

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This position is headquartered at the Rock Hill Health Department (York County).

Under supervision of the vital records site supervisor, function as Customer Service Representative in assisting on-site customers for vital records services in the Division of Vital Records; perform related customer service activities including acceptability of information, entitlement of requested documents, receipt and accountability of fees, issuance of documents; initiation of amendments including affidavits of correction, paternity acknowledgements, legitimations, court orders and establishing delayed birth certificates.

• Assist customers in the completion of applications for certified copies of vital events. Following established policies, screens applications for necessary information and entitlement to document is; issues certified copies of v-ital records; abvises when drscrepancies are apparent on original documents or when no record is found.
• Enters data from application into electronic vital records system. Follows established policies regarding security paper and collection and receiptirig of fees. Reconciles any discrepancies to ensure strict accountability for auiit purposes.
• Following established policies initlate amendments by affidavits of correction, paternity acknowledgments, legitimations, and court orders; initiales the ilstablishment of delayed certificates.
• Assists in a variety of assigned clerical and otfice maintenance dulies including but not limited to filing, organizing, and occasional cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

State

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency

Additional Requirements:

Three (3) years of customer service experience, Two (2) years of face cashiering or banking experience. Ability to type at a corrected rate of 45 wpm (on-site test required).

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

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.

Bilingual in Spanish, associate or bachelor's degree, and/or six (6) years of responsible clerical experience.

EEO:
The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for 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.

STATE DISASTER PLAN:
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

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.

IMMUNIZATION:
All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

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