Mental Health Admin & Medical Records Specialist

State of South Carolina; Wagener (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, long-term, and

Life insurance for employees, spouse,

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program (SCRS/OR

Retirement plan options (SCRS/ORP)

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Office of Mental Health in Aiken is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Medical Records to support ABMHC. The role handles medical records requests, patient registration, vitals, and front desk support, in compliance with BHDD policies and HIPAA.

You'll maintain electronic records, prepare legacy charts, manage supplies, and assist with pre-authorizations and self-pay processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related work experience; bachelor's degree may substitute.
• One year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/Privacy Laws.
• Good written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process medical records requests promptly in compliance with BHDD policies.
• Maintain up-to-date patient files in electronic records.
• Prepare and index legacy paper charts for archiving.
• Provide administrative clinical support including patient registration and front desk coverage.
• Take and record vital signs for patients.
• Manage supply, lobby, security, and opening/closing duties.
• Track and verify patient prior authorizations and self-pay payments.
• Engage in supervision meetings and trainings.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution allowed

Job description

State of South Carolina's Office of Mental Health in Aiken is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Medical Records to support ABMHC. The role handles medical records requests, patient registration, vitals, and front desk support, in compliance with BHDD policies and HIPAA.

You'll maintain electronic records, prepare legacy charts, manage supplies, and assist with pre-authorizations and self-pay processing.