Administrative Specialist - Cherry Hospital

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January 12, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-106422
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Cherry Hospital
** Job Classification Title
** Administrative Specialist I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** This position is responsible for interviewing patient/guardians to accurately collect demographic, financial, and insurance information for the Epic system. Will use Epic’s Real Time Eligibility (RTE) and external portals to confirm health plan coverage and obtain information for authorizations. Will monitor and resolve assigned work queues in Epic and work closely with Central Billing Office staff to prevent billing delays.

Responsible for managing a patient’s personal funds to ensure compliance with policies.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range: $37,782 - $66,120
**** This is an anticipated vacancy.
*** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
** Strong communication skills in both oral and written form.
* Ability to organize and work independently.
* Working knowledge of health insurance eligibility.
* Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs.
** This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and
* Must* Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** About the Facility:
** Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact on the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at . In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
** Supplemental Contact Information:
** DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
* Application Process
* ** Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.*
* * Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within…