Admin Support-Clarke

Northeast Health District; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Annual and Sick Leave

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insur

State Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Clarke County Health Department in Athens, GA is seeking a clerical professional to perform a variety of duties in support of health programs, including WIC registration and data entry. The position requires strong filing systems, numerical accuracy, and excellent computer skills, with good interviewing and customer service abilities.

The role may float to Clarke satellite clinics, East Athens, Teen Matters Cedar, and Teen Matters Central as operational needs change.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of general office or administrative experience
• Must have good interviewing and communication skills
• Good customer service and excellent computer skills
• Good reading and comprehension abilities

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties, including WIC registration, in support of health department programs
• Data entry with attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Maintain detailed filing systems and ensure numerical accuracy
• Float to Clarke satellite clinics (East Athens, Teen Matters Cedar, Teen Matters Central) based on operational needs

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clarke County Health Department

Athens, Georgia

Annual Salary: $34,200
Job Code: GSS081 | Pay Grade: D | Full-Time

The Clarke County Health Department is seeking to fill a clerical position. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of clerical duties, including WIC registration, in support of the health department programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to data entry skills, ability to maintain detailed filing and record systems, and numerical accuracy. Must have good interviewing and communication skills. Requires good customer service and excellent computer skills. Good reading and comprehension abilities. Other duties as assigned in support of management and staff. Clerical staff may be required to float to Clarke satellite clinics, East Athens, Teen Matters Cedar, and Teen Matters Central based on operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High school graduate or GED AND Two years of general office or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical experience and bilingual skills preferred.

Who we are.

We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity– Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture– 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 you

Employee Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Annual and Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.