Administrative Assistant 1

Georgia Department of Public Health • District Health Office - Dalton, GA

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About The Position

As an Administrative Assistant within the NGHD at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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. (Open to NGHD internal employees only)

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Public health experience
• Child health experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge of computer systems
• Data entry
• At least one year medical office experience providing face to face customer service (within last 3 years)
• At least one year experience utilizing the Electronic Medical record system (EMR)
• Ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical functions/processes for the Children with Special Needs Department
• Works with the public, internal and/or external customers to provide information and services targeted to meet the needs of the Children's Medical Services patients
• Responsible for processing C1st and CMS billing ; Must be detail-oriented, able to work efficiently and independently; Must be a self starter and organized
• Provides quality customer service to all customers
• Serves as liaison between the program/administrative/technical operations and clients
• Determines the nature of client's business and provides appropriate information and assistance. Refers to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Responsible for processing enrollments, annual updates and daily/monthly duties
• Conducts comprehensive clerical research using a variety of resources to generate reports and respond to requests
• Enters data from forms, records and/or reports using a computer. Codes information as appropriate
• Prepares memos, correspondence, forms and other documents.
• Follows security procedures over all Children's Programs documents and equipment as set forth by the NGHD Policies and Procedures.
• Retrieves, screens, opens and distributes incoming mail; Prepares for delivery and sends outgoing documents and other materials; Copies and distributes documents and other materials
• Maintains filing and record keeping systems

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
• Achieve Career Longevity
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
• Feel Pride in Where you Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED