Health Services Office Assistant

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate campus in Spartanburg is seeking a Student Employee to support Health Services front desk operations. This part-time role involves answering phones, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, and handling payments.

Ideal candidates are enrolled USC Upstate students (not first-year), with strong communication skills, confidentiality, HIPAA training, and prior healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled USC Upstate student; first-year students not eligible; sophomores/juniors in related majors preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and complete HIPAA training.
• Work study eligible students are preferred.
• Prior professional work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Two references required; one from a current faculty/staff member.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk administrative support to Health Services clinics.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, check-in/check-out patients, collect payments, and scan documents.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

HIPAA training

Work-study eligible

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number STU00032PO26

Job Title

Job Title Student Employee

Internal Title

Internal Title Health Services Office Assistant

Campus

Campus Upstate

College/Division

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

Department UPS Health Services

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $10.00/hour

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per week

Hours per week 15

Work Schedule

Work week is typically 10-15 hours per week depending on class schedule. Normal office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 am -12:30 pm on Fridays.

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Provide front desk administrative support to Health Services clinics. Answer phones, schedule appointments, check in and check out patients, collect payments, scan documents and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled student at USC Upstate. First year students not eligible to apply, sophomores and juniors with major in Community Health or Health Informatics are preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and complete HIPPA training. Work study eligible students are preferred. Must have prior professional work experience (healthcare setting is preferred). Two references required. One of the references should be from current faculty/staff.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2-3

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/18/2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/03/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

• * What is your expected graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked on-campus before?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently working another on-campus job?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current student status?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate Student
• * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why are you interested in this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents