Administrative Specialist II

Title: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Administrative Specialist II-61007691

Location: Cayce United States

Salary

$33,532.00 - $39,900.00 Annually

Location 

York County, SC

Job Type

Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number

184902

Agency

SCDPH-PH Region-Midlands

Class Code:

AA50

Position Number:

61007691

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN04

Hiring Range - Min.

$33,532.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$39,900.00

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Administrative Lead, the Administrative Specialist II will meet, interview, and direct public health clients in accordance with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and agency policies. Provides quality customer service and maintains confidentiality.

Meets, interviews, and directs public health clients in accordance with the South Carolina Women, Infants, and Children (SCWIC) program and agency policies.

Conducts eligibility interviews, reviews program requirements, applies processing standards, and educates clients on program standards. Follows established guidelines around customer service and cultural competency; answers telephones and schedules appointments, as needed.

Completes data collection and entry into South Carolina Women, Infants, and Children (SCWIC). Validates and issues Food Instruments (FI) and Farmer's Market checks.

Attends relevant program and agency training and meetings. Ensure necessary materials are properly utilized. Prepares and submits any required reports.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of medical office/clinical clerical office experience which includes public contact or an Associates' Degree in Secretarial Science or a related field and one (1) year of medical office/clinical clerical office experience which includes public contact. Must have advanced computer skills and office equipment knowledge.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish/English; one (1) year of experience with electronic health/medical records.

Additional Comments

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

• 15 days Sick Leave per year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.