Salary: $31,052.40 - $56,872.73 Annually
Location : Ware County, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2024-09522
Division/Section: District 9-2 County Position
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Southeast Health District is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Administrative Assistant based in Waycross, GA.
As a Administrative Assistant with the SEHD, 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.
It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.
We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Under broad supervision, performs a wide range of clerical duties in support to the Southeast Health District's Children 1st program.
Duties may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information.
May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues.
Drafts documentation, reports, or presentations.
Represents program or unit, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.
Duties may also include, but are not limited to, answering telephone, filing, processing referrals, data entry, and mailing referrals.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience working in a clinic or medical office setting.
Additional Information Benefits:
40-hour work week (Monday - Friday), 13 paid holidays/yr., 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr., a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution, health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available.
Also, medical/childcare spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation - 457.
Additional Information:
The Southeast Health District (SEHD) 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.
Employment Information:
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of SEHD, 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.
SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application.
Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted.
We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department.
Do you accept these conditions?
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Do you have a High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years of job-related experience?
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How many years experience do you have working with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel?
No Experience 1 Year 2 Years 3+ Years
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Do you have experience working in a clinic or medical office setting?
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How many years of customer service and administrative support experience do you possess?
None 1+ year 2+ years 3+ years More than 4 years
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Are you currently receiving Retirement Benefits from the State of Georgia?
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