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Administrative Support, Level 1, 2 or 3

Posted Date: November 14, 2024 Closing Date: November 24, 2024

Position Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Thomas County Health Department/ Thomasville, Georgia

Paygrade/Salary C-$26,188, D-$28,307, E-$30,638

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code(s): GSS080, GSS081, GSS082

 We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

General Nature of Work 

·        Performs various administrative functions in support of the Thomas County Health Department programs and services, including fee collection, basic bookkeeping, filing, making appointments, determining immunization status, completing reports, determining eligibility for programs and services and enrolling, maintaining databases, maintaining Vital Records (Birth and Death certificates), managing mail, etc.

·        Provides outstanding customer service

·        Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

·        May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district

·        Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications 

High school diploma or GED AND ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties. This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up. 

Preferred Qualifications 

·        Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health 

·        Completion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Please mail or bring a copy of your College Transcript or Diploma to the Interview—you must have an official transcript prior to starting date)

·        One or more years of experience performing complex office/administrative duties in a Medical Office setting

·        Experience entering and retrieving information in the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transaction Services (GRITS) database

·        Experience with Insurance & Medicare/Medicaid billing

·        Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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