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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.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- 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.
As an Admin Assistant within the North Georgia Health Districtat 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 the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location: District Office in Dalton, GA.Only current North Georgia Health District employees can apply for and will be considered for the position.
Job Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas, 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.
- May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues.
- Drafts documentation, reports, or presentations.
- Assures the Children's First Program and Children's Medical Services Program operations include the accurate processing of paperwork, documentation, and record keeping of protected health information.
- Conducts home visits as needed to assist in the comprehensive assessments of client care needs.
- Assists with monthly orthopedic clinics and quarterly genetics and neurology telehealth clinics.
- Assists six counties in District 1-2 in the promotion and enrollment of eligible children into the Children's Medical Services and Children's First Programs.
- Participates in program outreach.
- Works closely with other programs within the CWSN Unit, such as Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and Babies Can't Wait, to ensure linkage to all eligible services.
- Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
- Participates in drills and exercises with the district.
- Completes and mails bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
- Manages mailings for financial updates on a weekly basis.
- Reviews documents such as purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or hospital records in order to complete fees and charges due.
- Assists Children's First with billing, processing referrals to appropriate programs to meet deadlines and policies of the CWSN Unit programs.
- Reviews MCH assessment and closure paperwork as entered in SendSS.
- Assists with any DFCS or Foster Care issues that may arise.
- Attends VHN and EHR work groups with nursing leadership and shares updates and system changes with the department.
- Assists in outreach and/or collaborative meetings and activities through the week
- May occasionally attend health fairs on the weekend.
- Ensures quality assurance of data for quarterly reporting purposes as requested by local and state staff.
- Assists and trains new staff as needed on program procedures.
- Assists in Medicaid member issues due to the continuous enrollment unwinding period and/or CMO process.
- Attends webinars as available.
- Ensures data accuracy for reporting between State CMS, District VHN IT, and CWSN units regarding referrals and Children's First assessments.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years of job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of VHN and SendSS Database.
- Knowledge of billing and experience working with Medicaid and insurance providers.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, 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.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
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 posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.