Admin Support - Clarke

Clerical Position at Clarke County Health Department

The Clarke County Health Department is seeking to fill a clerical position. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of clerical duties, including WIC registration, in support of the health department programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to data entry skills, ability to maintain detailed filing and record systems, and numerical accuracy. Must have good interviewing and communication skills. Requires good customer service and excellent computer skills. Good reading and comprehension abilities. Other duties as assigned in support of management and staff. Clerical staff may be required to float to Clarke satellite clinics, East Athens, Teen Matters Cedar, and Teen Matters Central based on operational needs.

As Administrative Support within the Clarke County Health Department 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

• Provides clerical and administrative support to assigned staff and programs.
• Performs front desk and receptionist duties, including answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Prepares, files, scans, and maintains records, reports, and other documents.
• Enters and updates information in agency databases and electronic systems.
• Schedules appointments and assists with general office operations
• Maintains office supplies and operates standard office equipment,
• Maintains confidentiality and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical experience and bilingual skills preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include View email address on click.appcast.io.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer