Program Assistant - Contracts & Procurement (Charleston)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

SC Deferred Compensation program

State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

State Optional Retirement Program (ORP

Résumé du poste

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Program Assistant - Contracts & Procurement to support contracts, procurement, and related records at the Charleston clinic. You will assist with processing transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree with related billing/finance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of experience in third party billing, or a bachelor’s degree and 2 years in third party billing.
• 2 years of directly related professional experience in areas such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending, or an associate’s degree and 1 year of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Monitor, track, and process contracts and agreements per policy.
• Enter shopping carts per policy and ensure appropriate supplies and monitors.
• Post payments to patients’ accounts; verify compliance with policies.
• Adhere to agency Corporate Compliance Policies and Plan.
• Complete BHDD trainings and seek opportunities to advance skills.
• Ensure CDMHC is CARF-ready for duties.

Connaissances

Billing processes

Contract management

Procurement

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

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 a Program Assistant - Contracts & Procurement 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 BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC) - Charleston Clinic -2100 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine procurement & inventory of supplies and equipment and preparing of related records, reports and files. Duties include processing transactions: updating and reconciling of records and preparing of procurement financial and statistical reports. This position also responsible for contract management and processing.

Responsibilities For The Program Assistant

• Ensure that all contracts and agreements are monitored, tracked, and processed per CDMHC and BHDD policy.
• Confirm shopping carts are entered per policy.
• Make sure that CDMHC has appropriate supplies and monitors for waste.
• Ensures that payments received from patients or payor source are posted efficiently to patients' accounts.
• Verify adherence to agency's Corporate Compliance Policies and Plan.
• Complete all BHDD required trainings and seeks opportunities to advance knowledge/skills related to job duties.
• Ensure that CDMHC is "CARF-ready" (audit-ready) in areas relevant to job duties.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in third party billing process OR a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of work experience in third party billing processes.
• Two (2) years of directly related professional experience, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending; or an associate's degree and one (1) year of directly related professional experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• May require some in-state travel for training.
• This position is considered "essential" and may require reporting for duty in the event of a weather or similar emergency event.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post Hire, The Employee Must

• Be organized and have good written and oral communication skills.
• Maintain procurement certification.
• Have an understanding of state procurement policy and accounting procedures, policies and controls..

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.