Administrative Assistant - Ware Wellness

Description

Full-Time Salary Range: $31,052.40 - $33,722.88Part-Time Hourly Range: $14.00 - $16.00

The Ware County Wellness Clinic is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-time position of Administrative Assistant based in Waycross, GA. 

As a Admin Assistant with the Southeast Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to support the Southeast Health District’s Ware Wellness Center. Responsibilities include answering telephones, scheduling patients, patient check-in/out, processing referrals, electronic health record data entry, and providing transportation assistance. May research, investigate, and resolve program data or issues, draft documentation, reports, or presentations, and handle confidential information. Represents the program or unit by providing information and assistance to internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree, proficient in MS Word and Excel.  Excellent customer service skills. Experience working in a clinic or medical office setting.  Experience working with HIV/AIDS patients. Bilingual

Additional Information

Additional Information:

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information:

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

SEHD is 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.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an “official” college transcript, if applicable.  The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required.  

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.