CSR 1-Long

Georgia Department of Public Health; Ludowici (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health Coastal Health District is seeking a full-time clerical/customer service assistant. The role involves multi-tasking in a fast-paced clinic environment, handling client questions, data entry, scheduling, and chart maintenance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 months of related experience. Benefits include health coverage, paid holidays, and retirement options. Training and support are provided along with a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience handling customer questions, complaints, and/or providing information preferred.
• Experience in a medical office/clinic or with WIC program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain information according to program policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality.
• Enter data quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
• Process clients' needs and requests according to policy.
• Schedule appointments according to procedures.
• Maintain and update client charts as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and training to perform the job effectively.
• Provide other customer service and clerical support to the clinic as required.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Grade: F

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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
• Work with a 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

Performs a variety of customer service and clerical support functions in a busy health department. Incumbent must be able to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast paced environment be proficient with computers and a variety of software programs, appropriately handle customer service issues and manage customer demands.

High school diploma or GED AND 12 months of experience handling customer's questions, complaints and/or providing information.

Previous experience working with WIC program or Public Health. One or more years of experience in a clerical or office assistant role in a medical office/clinic. Able to work in a fast paced environment and have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic data entry.

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

2. Interviews clients to obtain information according to program policies/procedures and provides confidentiality at all times

3. Enters data quickly, accurately and efficiently with minimal errors.

4. Processes client's needs and requests according to policy

5. Schedules appointments according to procedures

6. Initiates, maintains and updates client charts in accordance with clinic needs.

7. Attends staff meetings and training necessary to perform job effectively.

8. Provides other customer service and clerical support duties to clinic as necessary

M-F work schedule==13 paid holidays==Excellent benefit package

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.

Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

May be subject to pre-employment drug screen