S155 - Admin Spec. II - Sptbg MHC

Job Responsibilities

With 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, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in vacation and sick leave coverage for the support staff. Provides lunch and break relief when necessary. This employee must take initiative to learn job duties and recognize when assistance is necessary. Must be willing to contribute wherever and wherever as necessary. All duties are handled in a culturally sensitive manner. Follows all SAMHC and DoFs policies and procedures.

• Serves as primary backup for all receptionist windows, switchboard, and Continuity Care Secretary.

• Assist with verifying cash drawers daily and completing daily deposits and transmittals.

• Assists with writing of appointment letters, follow-up letters, verifying Medicaid eligibility, and scanning client information into EMR.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got 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 per year

• 15 days Sick Leave per year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs