Admin Specialist

State of South Carolina • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the Sumter clinic located at 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC 29153. Under direct supervision of the office manager, performs administrative support duties for the Sumter Clinic.

Requirements

• A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open switchboard by contacting answering service to receive messages for the previous day and transfers switchboard back to the answering service at the close of business daily.
• Answer calls, transfer them to appropriate staff, and contact clients via telephone to remind them of appointments, cancellations or rescheduling.
• Open and distribute inter-office mail and faxes and deliver to local staff and satellite offices via mailboxes; maintain fax machine and ensure that there is an adequate supply of necessary supplies.
• Assist with the intake paperwork for the financial assessments process and generate intake folders for clients and serve as backup for intakes during the absence of the office manager or during peak times of overload.
• Serves as contact for Medicaid financial updates i.e. contacting HMO insurance company for effective dates of coverage and policy number(s) for clients.
• Complies with SCDMH Corporate Compliance Plan and SWCMHC Corporate Compliance policy; all billing and documentation practices are in compliance with policy.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees