Administrative Support, Level 1, 2, or 3

Georgia Department of Public Health • Thomasville (Thomas County), GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you desire to make a difference in your community and be off on most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!! This is a Full-Time position located at the Thomas County Health Department in Thomasville, Georgia. The paygrades range from C ($26,188) to E ($30,638), based on qualifications and experience. The job code(s) for this position are GSS080, GSS081, and GSS082.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to bend and reach up.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
• Completion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• One or more years of experience performing complex office/administrative duties in a Medical Office setting
• Experience entering and retrieving information in the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transaction Services (GRITS) database
• Experience with Insurance & Medicare/Medicaid billing
• Bilingual in other languages such as Spanish, English, Vietnamese, Hindi and Russian

Responsibilities

• Performs various administrative functions in support of the Thomas County Health Department programs and services, including fee collection, basic bookkeeping, filing, making appointments, determining immunization status, completing reports, determining eligibility for programs and services and enrolling, maintaining databases, maintaining Vital Records (Birth and Death certificates), managing mail, etc.
• Provides outstanding customer service
• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security
• May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Educational Support Leave
• 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year
• A defined benefit retirement plan
• Employer matched 401(k) plan
• Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts)

What This Job Offers

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