District Administrative Manager

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This is a full time, full benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia.

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. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Reporting directly to the District Health Director, the District Administrative Manager is an exempt level position responsible for the overall administrative and operational functioning of health departments in each of South Health District’s 10-county region. This includes overseeing a wide array of duties to ensure the smooth, efficient operation of each health department, allowing healthcare providers to focus on delivering quality patient care.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative Management: They oversee daily health department operations, including scheduling and patient/client registration. They are responsible for managing medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, developing office policies, managing inventory and vendors, and maintaining a positive office environment.
• Staff Management: This includes hiring, training, and supervising staff, conducting performance evaluations, managing schedules, and resolving conflicts.
• Financial Oversight: This position works closely with district finance and billing to ensure accurate medical coding, billing, insurance verification, and financial reporting.

• Patient Relations: The position handles patient/client inquiries and concerns, manages check-in and check-out processes, and works to improve patient/client satisfaction.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures health departments follow healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and other related Georgia Department of Public Health and South Health District policies and procedures.
• Technology Management: Working closely with IT; oversees EMR systems, ensuring data security, and training staff in healthcare technology.

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or eight (8) years of related professional experience which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or four (4) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM011) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over year.

Additional Qualifications:
5 years of progressive experience in a medical office environment with proven work experience as a medical office manager.

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.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH 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 DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer