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Administrative Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position will independently perform a variety of secretarial or administrative duties involved in the operation of the Outpatient unit of GGMHC. This position requires the ability to plan, organize, develop and implement procedures to maintain daily schedules. Responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant include:

• Responsible for scheduling and rescheduling appointments, signing clients in and out and providing front desk coverage.
• Responsible for obtaining and updating client files regarding demographic, financial, and guarantor information. Return phone calls, voicemails and emails in timely manner.
• Supervise front office administrative staff of the Simpsonville Clinic to include completing annual EPMS evaluations.
• Responsible for providing coverage to other administrative areas as needed.
• Perform cashier duties and collection of fees paid. Train all new personnel for the front desk area.

A high school diploma and one (1) year of clerical experience, or an associate degree in secretarial science or a related field; or two (2) years of clerical experience. Additional Requirements: Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must have: General knowledge of office practices/procedures. The ability to deal effectively with the public in disseminating and obtaining information. Considerable knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, language usage and clerical formats.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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 FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.