What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Admin./Administrative Specialist II/Public Health position at S.C. Department of Public Health?
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Provides administrative support for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in the local health department. May also be required to perform other specialized clerical duties in other areas of the health department.
Duties include:
Direct contact with the public and agency staff. Greets patients promptly, professionally, and courteously.
Obtains appropriate information and screens for eligibility following program guidelines, federal, state, and local policies/procedures. Utilizes all components of the WIC computer program and follows security protocols.
Issues food instruments per program policies/procedures. Processes unissued food instruments and other reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining the formula logbook to ensure all formula is accounted for.
Establishes, maintains, and processes patient records including DPH Form 1862 and Food Instrument registers.
Performs a variety of assigned office duties to other program areas including but not limited to: Mailing patient notifications and scheduling patients for appointments. Provides overall support for health department activities on site and in the community.
Work Headquarters: Darlington County Health Department
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Agency Additional Requirements: Two (2) years’ experience in a responsible office setting or an associate degree in secretarial science or related field and one (1) year experience in a responsible office setting.
DPH employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings, when required.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS : All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of medical office experience and public health experience.
Additional Comments
EEO:
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan And Deferred Compensation Program
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Provides administrative support for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in the local health department. May also be required to perform other specialized clerical duties in other areas of the health department.
Duties include:
Direct contact with the public and agency staff. Greets patients promptly, professionally, and courteously.
Obtains appropriate information and screens for eligibility following program guidelines, federal, state, and local policies/procedures. Utilizes all components of the WIC computer program and follows security protocols.
Issues food instruments per program policies/procedures. Processes unissued food instruments and other reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining the formula logbook to ensure all formula is accounted for.
Establishes, maintains, and processes patient records including DPH Form 1862 and Food Instrument registers.
Performs a variety of assigned office duties to other program areas including but not limited to: Mailing patient notifications and scheduling patients for appointments. Provides overall support for health department activities on site and in the community.
Work Headquarters: Darlington County Health Department
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Agency Additional Requirements: Two (2) years’ experience in a responsible office setting or an associate degree in secretarial science or related field and one (1) year experience in a responsible office setting.
DPH employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings, when required.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS : All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of medical office experience and public health experience.
Additional Comments
EEO:
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan And Deferred Compensation Program
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
