Georgia Department of Public Health · 21 hours ago
Administrative Support, Level 1, 2, or 3
Bainbridge, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26K/yr - $31K/yr
1+ years expGeorgia Department of Public Health is seeking Administrative Support staff at various levels to make a difference in the community. The role involves providing outstanding customer service, performing administrative functions, and supporting the Decatur County Health Department while maintaining HIPAA standards.
GovernmentHealth CareMedicalWellness
Responsibilities
Provides outstanding customer service
Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Decatur County Health Department
Reviews patient records to determine status/eligibility for services needed
May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district
Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security
Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs
Responds to Public Health Emergencies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
Ability to bend and reach up
Valid driver's license required
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
Preferred
Public Health experience
Completion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start 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 (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into the specific foreign language (Spanish) and from the specific foreign language (Spanish) into English
Benefits
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)
Company
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health focuses on preventing disease, nursing, pharmacy, clinical, and medical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.18MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Lee Wright
Chief Financial Officer
William E. Bell
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-01-29
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