Administrative Specialist II / Admissions (Greenville)

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

SCRS and ORP retirement options

Résumé du poste

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks an Administrative Specialist II to support admissions and scheduling for diverse behavioral health services at the Greater Greenville Mental Health Center.

You will process patient information, coordinate appointments, and ensure accurate billing data across Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurers, while covering front desk and related administrative areas. Equal opportunity employer with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of clerical experience, or an associate degree in secretarial science or related field, or 3+ years of clerical experience.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Handle admissions for Adult, Child, Adolescent and Family Services, and out-stationed patients, researching client account numbers and maintaining paperwork.
• Schedule appointments for new patients.
• Close cases daily as required and process clinician requests for patient assignments and continuities of care.
• Enter Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance information for billing purposes.
• Provide coverage for front office areas, switchboard, and admissions; perform cashier duties and collect fees.

Connaissances

Clerical experience

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree in secretarial science or related field

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Administrative Specialist II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 124 Mallard St, Greenville, SC 29601.

In this position, you will perform administrative support duties involved with client admissions and scheduling.

Responsibilities For The Administrative Specialist II

• Responsible for all duties involved with Adult, Child, Adolescent and Family Services, and out stationed patient admissions. Research for client account numbers through Medical Records/Tracking System. Responsible for processing information on all scheduled patients and walk-in patients and maintaining their information sheets and paperwork.
• Schedule appointments for new patients.
• Perform any closures that need closing from open-close cases on same day. Process daily requests from clinicians regarding open/close patients and assigning them to different clinicians. Perform OMH state law procedures for Continuity of Care for OMH discharges accordingly.
• Enter Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance information for billing purposes.
• Provide coverage for administrative areas to include all front office areas, switchboard, and admissions as needed. Perform cashier duties and collection of fees paid.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience, or an associate degree in secretarial science or a related field; or three (3) years of clerical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employees Must

• Be able to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying office practices and procedures.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be able to deal effectively with the public in disseminating and obtaining information.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.