Admin Support

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This position is in Millen, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a PT Admin Support within Jenkins Health Department, 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.

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

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders 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.

Registration of patients into medical system.
Verification of various medical insurance to include Medicaid, Medicare, UHC, Ambetter, Humana, etc.
Prepare presumptive pregnancy Medicaid for expectant mother.
Scan documents associated to patient's visit into their VHN account.
Answer phone calls and triage to appropriate department.
Purge medical records during down time.
Collect copays and other fees associated with patient visit.
Complete deposit for bank and reconcile cash box.
Performs other duties as needed depending on patient flow and workload of the facility.
Handle environmental health requests.
Provide vital records services, including filing and printing death and/or birth records.
Will be expected to learn registration as well as the checkout procedures so that employee will be cross
trained in all areas in an effort to have adequate coverage at all times.

High School Diploma or GED and two years of general office or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Good customer service skills are a must.
Must be able to be a team player.
Previous experience in a business office setting, preferably a medical facility or doctor's office. Experience handling money, collecting payments and doing refunds, medical billing and/or insurance verification is a plus.