Location: Anderson,SC, USA
Job Responsibilities
Join our team. Our Agency's mission is 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 Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC 29640 of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
As an Administrative Specialist II, you will perform duties and responsibilities as a Receptionist in Patient Information Services. Duties may include but not limited to the following:
1. Execute advanced front office duties in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
2. Check patients in and out respectively, schedule doctor appointments, make reminder calls and update patient information as needed. Will request payment for services rendered.
3. Responsible for receiving phone screenings and referrals. Will notify clinicians by email upon receipt and import associated paperwork to patient's chart.
4. Serve as alternate cashier.
5. Provide back-up coverage for Medical Records, Patient Intake and Centralized Scheduler areas as needed.
6. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirement: A high school diploma or GED.
Agency Requirement: A high school diploma and two years of clerical experience, or an associate degree in secretarial science or other related field; or three years of clerical experience.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
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.
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. A resume will not be accepted 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 Programs