Administrative Assistant - Coffee Wellness

Georgia Department of Public Health • Coffee County, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Health District, Coffee Wellness Clinic is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Administrative Assistant based in Douglas, GA. It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties. As a member of the Southeast Health District, 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. 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 the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working in a clinic or medical office setting.
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS patients.
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to support the Southeast Health District’s Ware Wellness Center.
• Responsibilities include answering telephones, scheduling patients, patient check-in/out, processing referrals, electronic health record data entry, and providing transportation assistance.
• May research, investigate, and resolve program data or issues, draft documentation, reports, or presentations, and handle confidential information.
• Represents the program or unit by providing information and assistance to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness breaks during the workday (up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break).

What This Job Offers

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