Salary: $27,510.00 - $50,905.00 AnnuallyLocation : Williamsburg County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 170793Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC WaccamawDivision: KingstreeOpening Date: 11/05/2024Closing Date: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: AA50Position Number:: 60010803Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 3Band 5Opening Date: 11/05/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesWith our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 501 Nelson Blvd, Kingstree, SC 29556.This is a new posting and any prior applicants for administrative postings for the Kingstree Clinic will not be considered. You will need to apply separately for this employment opportunity. to be considered. Under direct supervision from office manager and clinic director performs a variety of administrative duties involved in the daily operations of the WCMH Kingstree Business Office. Applies written and unwritten policies to perform multiple tasks that have a significant impact on the diversity operations in Kingstree Office.Responsibilities of the business office including the following:Greeting and directing patients, their families and visitors.Notifying clinicians and physicians of patient's arrival for appointments.Collecting and verifying personnel patient information, insurances, updating the appropriate system Answering and directing callsAssisting scheduling and rescheduling of appointments using electronic medical records systemAssists with meeting patient and families to complete intake paperwork.Enters information into CIS and EMR ensuring that all is accurate, and all necessary fields are completed.Scan and import documentation into EMR.Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, WCHM, SCDMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.Assist in processing and releasing of medical records as directed.Sorts incoming faxes, processes payments and receipts, maintains account receivables for services rendered, post payments collected into CIS, maintain quality control over system input, prints medical and clinical schedules, reviews daily Medicaid eligibility reports and updates CIS and EMR. systems.Acts as back up to other areas of the business office to include front desk, cashier, medical records and intake,Performs other related dutues as requested and needed by Office Manager and/or Clinical Director.Position requires lifting of 20 pounds, sitting, standing, bending and being able to get around office. Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma and work experience in a medical office/setting is required. Bachelor's degree can be substituted for medical office experience. Must have good written, verbal and communication skills.Agency Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma and work experience in a medical office/setting is required. Bachelor's degree can be substituted for medical office experience. Must have good written, verbal and communication skills.Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:Progressive experience in medical setting and in mental health environment. Knowledge of medical computer systems including EMR, medical terminology and computer skills.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
02 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district? 03 Do you have a least a high school diploma?
04 Did you graduate with an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university? This is not a requirement of the position. If so, please list educational institution and please attached unofficial transcript. 05 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
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06 How did you hear about our vacancy?
- Indeed
- SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- College/Alumni Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Referral from current DMH Employee
- Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.
07 If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below: 08 If you answered Other for question 6, please indicate from where below: 09 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open ). Please note that this is an entry level position and will not pay top of scale. This position will pay more toward minimum of pay range. 10 Do you have experience working in a mental health setting? Please explain. 11 Please describe your work experience in a medical office including using computer-based systems? Required Question