Administrative Assistant - Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and QA/QI Program
Description
Pay Grade: G
Job Code: GST051
Who we are. We protect lives.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.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The Northeast Health District is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work with Coordinator of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the QA/QI Program. Duties will include providing clerical support by preparing documents, record keeping, making phone calls, data entry, reviewing medical invoices for accuracy, assisting with projects and other duties as assigned. The applicant should have the ability to communicate with health department staff, hospital personnel, billing departments, medical providers, patients and community members.
As an administrative assistant within the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas, duties may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information. May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues. Drafts documents, reports, or presentations. Represents program or unit, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers. Such responsibilities will include:
- Processing incoming patient referrals and maintaining patient spreadsheets.
- Coding and processing invoices
- Communicating with billing departments regarding invoices/patient accounts.
- Receiving patient data forms and maintaining spreadsheets.
- Routing confidential patient reports to appropriate clinical staff
- Supporting the coordinator with CLIA related functions.
- Monitoring the submission of monthly quality control documentation and maintaining CLIA notebooks.
- Maintaining district nursing files.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience;
or
One (1) year of experience required at the lower level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Requires organizational and communication skills, accuracy in data entry, and a thorough knowledge of Excel and Word. Previous medical office experience is desirable.
Annual salary $39,500. Plus, generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH 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.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
As an employee of DPH, 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.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
DPH 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 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.