Health Department Office Manager

Description Lumpkin County Health Department, 60 Mechanicsville RD, Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533 Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Pay Grade: I (GST123) Position Number: 0000 Requisition: 2026-0100 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. Benefits 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 Health Department Office Manager As a Health Department Office Manager within the Lumpkin County Health Department at the District Two, 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. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Job Responsibilities Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises staff that communicates with the general public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and recommendations targeted to meet customer expectations. Resolves complicated issues involving customer service and/or researches governing policies, procedures or laws to respond to clients or visitors. Specific Job Responsibilities Works with the County Nurse Manager to assure clinical services are provided. Serve as the primary billing manager for third party payers Serve as the liaison for the Board of Health Members, management staff and general public. Prepares for and attends Board of Health meetings Resolves complicated issues involving customer service and/or researches governing policies, procedures or laws to respond to clients or visitors. Attends meetings as requested Prepares monthly calendars Budget preparation and monthly review with nurse manager HIPPA privacy officer Building security Prepares invoices, POs and deposits Completes yearly inventory Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED and five (5) years in a lead worker, team leader, or Supervisory role communicating information in a customer service setting; or 2 years of experience required at the lower level Customer Svc Rep 3 (GST122). Additional Information Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing. As an employee of D2PH, 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. 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. District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health