Georgia Department of Public Health
Administrative Support, Level 1, 2, or 3
Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
Thomasville (Thomas County), GA
Job Type:
Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
2024-09130
Division/Section:
District 8-2 County Position
Opening Date:
10/17/2024
Closing Date:
10/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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!! Click here to watch the video
Administrative Support, Level 1, 2 or 3
Posted Date:
October 17, 2024
Closing Date:
October 27, 2024
Position Type:
Full-Time Position
Location:
Thomas County Health Department/ Thomasville, Georgia
Paygrade/Salary C-$26,188, D-$28,307, E-$30,638
(Based on qualifications/experience)
Job Code(s): GSS080, GSS081, GSS082
We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (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).
Job 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 serviceMaintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and SecurityMay be assigned to assist in other counties in the districtResponds to Public Health EmergenciesMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED AND ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties. This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications
Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of HealthCompletion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Please mail or bring a copy of your College Transcript or Diploma to the Interview-you must have an official transcript prior to starting date)One or more years of experience performing complex office/administrative duties in a Medical Office settingExperience entering and retrieving information in the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transaction Services (GRITS) databaseExperience with Insurance & Medicare/Medicaid billingBilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)
State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline
(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications . This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.
Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency . Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried EmployeesIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
Please select one of the following that best describesyour education and/or experience.
High schooldiploma/GEDand ability toperform basicoffice functionsand computerrelated duties.None of theabove.
02
Do you have an Associates degree in a related fieldfrom an accredited college or university ?
YesNo
03
Do you have experience working for the Department ofPublic Health, a Public Health District or a County HealthDepartment?
Department of Public HealthPublic Health DistrictCounty Health DepartmentNone of the above
04
How many years of progressively complex office oradministrative experience do you possess?
NoneLess than two yearsMore than two years, but less than four yearsMore than four years
05
Do you have experience entering and retrievinginformation in the Georgia Registry of ImmunizationTransaction Services (GRITS) database?
YesNo
06
Do you have experience with Insurance, Medicare, andMedicaid billing?
YesNo
07
Are you bilingual/fluent in speaking, reading and writinga foreign language especially Spanish?
YesNo
Required Question
See Position Description
Location :
Thomasville (Thomas County), GA
Job Type:
Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
2024-09130
Division/Section:
District 8-2 County Position
Opening Date:
10/17/2024
Closing Date:
10/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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!! Click here to watch the video
Administrative Support, Level 1, 2 or 3
Posted Date:
October 17, 2024
Closing Date:
October 27, 2024
Position Type:
Full-Time Position
Location:
Thomas County Health Department/ Thomasville, Georgia
Paygrade/Salary C-$26,188, D-$28,307, E-$30,638
(Based on qualifications/experience)
Job Code(s): GSS080, GSS081, GSS082
We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (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).
Job 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 serviceMaintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and SecurityMay be assigned to assist in other counties in the districtResponds to Public Health EmergenciesMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED AND ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties. This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications
Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of HealthCompletion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Please mail or bring a copy of your College Transcript or Diploma to the Interview-you must have an official transcript prior to starting date)One or more years of experience performing complex office/administrative duties in a Medical Office settingExperience entering and retrieving information in the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transaction Services (GRITS) databaseExperience with Insurance & Medicare/Medicaid billingBilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)
State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline
(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications . This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.
Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency . Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried EmployeesIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
Please select one of the following that best describesyour education and/or experience.
High schooldiploma/GEDand ability toperform basicoffice functionsand computerrelated duties.None of theabove.
02
Do you have an Associates degree in a related fieldfrom an accredited college or university ?
YesNo
03
Do you have experience working for the Department ofPublic Health, a Public Health District or a County HealthDepartment?
Department of Public HealthPublic Health DistrictCounty Health DepartmentNone of the above
04
How many years of progressively complex office oradministrative experience do you possess?
NoneLess than two yearsMore than two years, but less than four yearsMore than four years
05
Do you have experience entering and retrievinginformation in the Georgia Registry of ImmunizationTransaction Services (GRITS) database?
YesNo
06
Do you have experience with Insurance, Medicare, andMedicaid billing?
YesNo
07
Are you bilingual/fluent in speaking, reading and writinga foreign language especially Spanish?
YesNo
Required Question